Best Time to Visit Zomba
Best time: Oct, May, Sep, Jul.
Oct is warmest (29.8°C high); Jan is rainiest (255 mm).
Zomba weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.9 | 18.3 | 255 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 26.8 | 18 | 222 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 26.3 | 17.7 | 166 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 25.6 | 16.2 | 53 | 7.4 |
| May | 24.4 | 13.8 | 18 | 6.9 |
| Jun | 22.5 | 11.9 | 21 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 22.3 | 11.3 | 18 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 24.1 | 12.4 | 33 | 7.5 |
| Sep | 27.4 | 14.6 | 31 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 29.8 | 17.3 | 32 | 9.6 |
| Nov | 29.8 | 18.6 | 87 | 9 |
| Dec | 27.7 | 18.3 | 199 | 7.7 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: OctMaySepJul
Beaches: OctSepMayAug
Hiking: MayJulJunAug
Sightseeing: OctMaySepJul
Zomba quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zomba?
Oct, May, Sep, Jul.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 255 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Oct, with average highs of 29.8°C.
Where to stay
See Zomba hotels · Book Zomba tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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