January Weather in Blantyre

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Blantyre, Malawi, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 19°C (66°F). Typically, the humidity level in Blantyre throughout January hovers around 88%.

19°C (66°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (75°F)

Average temperature

31°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

88%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Blantyre averages 290 mm (11.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 22 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 55 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 11 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 16% probability of sunny days during this period.

290 mm (11.4 inches)

Precipitation

22 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 11 minutes

Sunshine hours

16%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Blantyre reaches a maximum of 17, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 9 13 16 17 15 11 7 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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