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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

Blantyre in August

Excellent · 94/100
High / low22° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation16 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover18%monthly average
15.78° S, 35.01° EElevation 1,041 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goBlantyre · weather score
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Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
August: high / low22° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Blantyre averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 16 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 18%.

Days are 2.3° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 3.3°.

August scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Blantyre.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 17:33 local time, giving 11 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%83%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Blantyre this month

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Zomba

Southern Region · 55 km NE
24°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Zomba
ivTop of the table

Malawi's best in August

Where to go in August
Lilongwe
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Lilongwe

Central Region
25°Aug high
0wet days
99score
Lilongwe
Mzuzu
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2

Mzuzu

Northern Region
21°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Mzuzu
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3

Zomba

Southern Region
24°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Zomba
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4

Kasungu

Central Region
25°Aug high
1wet day
98score
Kasungu
·Questions

Blantyre in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Blantyre?

August scores 94/100 for Blantyre, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Blantyre in August?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 11°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Blantyre in August?

Blantyre receives about 16 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.