When is the best time to go to Blantyre?

When is the best time to go to Blantyre? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Blantyre are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are September, October, November and December
  • January is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Blantyre

For full information about the climate and weather in Blantyre a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/83°F
27.4in
February 72°F/83°F
20.1in
March 72°F/81°F
15.5in
April 68°F/77°F
3.9in
May 67°F/77°F
1in
June 63°F/74°F
1in
July 61°F/74°F
1.2in
August 67°F/81°F
0.5in
September 74°F/88°F
0.5in
October 77°F/92°F
1.7in
November 79°F/92°F
6.5in
December 77°F/88°F
20.1in


Weather and climate in Blantyre

Blantyre enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Blantyre is 83°F (ranging from 74°F in july to 92°F in november). Annual rainfall is 99.1in, with a minimum of 0.5in in august and a maximum of 27.4in in january.
  • In january the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in january and, in january, 23 days of rain are expected.
  • In february the climate is unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 81°F in average and you can expect to have 20.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From march to april the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 68°F and it rains about 19% of the time in april.
  • From may to july the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 61°F and it rains in july about 1.2in.
  • Between the months of august and october the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 92°F°C and, in october, 3 days of rain are expected.
  • In november the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 90°F in average and it rains about 29% of the time in november.
  • In the month of december the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F and it rains in december about 20.1in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Blantyre

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Blantyre: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Blantyre

Find out when Blantyre has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Blantyre

  • Very low season in Blantyre
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Blantyre
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May, June and July.
  • High season in Blantyre
    The number of visitors to Blantyre is high in: August, September and December.
  • Peak season in Blantyre
    The largest number of tourists visiting Blantyre is during: October and November.

Figure: Visitor index for Blantyre month by month



Best time for low prices in Blantyre

Average prices of hotels in Blantyre month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Blantyre. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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