AI-generatedBlantyre at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,170 h
- Rain a year
- 1,178 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,041 m
Climate in Blantyre
Blantyre has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year, Blantyre is moderately sunny; October is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Blantyre
The best time to visit Blantyre is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 338 mm.
Blantyre through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Blantyre in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Blantyre in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Blantyre in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 25–26 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Blantyre in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – June, August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
05:1317:38
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:59–05:41 · evening 17:10–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:51–04:59 · evening 17:52–18:00
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Blantyre compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Blantyre in October?
In October, Blantyre is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Blantyre.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 26 min05:13 – 17:38
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %92 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Blantyre
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Blantyre: score 92 against 76. In August, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 hbetter | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 6 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Blantyre month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January26° · 4.5 h
In January, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 338 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in January56February26° · 4.8 h
In February, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 209 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in February58March26° · 5.3 h
In March, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 179 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in March75April26° · 5.5 h
In April, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in April90May25° · 6.2 h
In May, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in May89June23° · 5.7 h
In June, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in June87July22° · 5.5 h
In July, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in July92August25° · 6.6 h
In August, Blantyre is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in August88September28° · 7.2 h
In September, Blantyre is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in September76October30° · 7.4 h
In October, Blantyre is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in October58November30° · 7.0 h
In November, Blantyre is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in November54December28° · 5.4 h
In December, Blantyre is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 228 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Blantyre.
Blantyre in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Blantyre
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 101 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 26° | 19° | 4.5 h | 26 | 338 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 26° | 19° | 4.8 h | 21 | 209 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 26° | 18° | 5.3 h | 19 | 179 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 26° | 16° | 5.5 h | 10 | 49 |
| MayMay | 90 | 25° | 13° | 6.2 h | 4 | 14 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 23° | 12° | 5.7 h | 4 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 22° | 11° | 5.5 h | 4 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 25° | 12° | 6.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 28° | 14° | 7.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 30° | 17° | 7.4 h | 5 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 30° | 19° | 7.0 h | 13 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 28° | 19° | 5.4 h | 23 | 228 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Blantyre
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Blantyre, 60 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Blantyre: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Blantyre has about 5 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Blantyre
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Blantyre
How breezy and how cloudy Blantyre is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Blantyre typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Blantyre: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Blantyre
How often the day gets hot in Blantyre (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Blantyre has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Blantyre in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Blantyre has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Blantyre vs Lilongwe
In October the holiday weather in Blantyre and Lilongwe is about equally good (score 76 vs 75). During the day Lilongwe is 1 °C warmer than Blantyre. Lilongwe gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Blantyre | Lilongwe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 76 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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- BlantyreThis page30°76
- 2Lilongwe31°75
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Frequently asked questions about Blantyre
When is the best time to visit Blantyre?
The best time to visit Blantyre is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Blantyre?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Blantyre?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 338 mm. The driest month is August with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Blantyre get?
Blantyre gets around 2,170 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 7.4 hours a day; in January there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Blantyre in?
Blantyre is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Blantyre?
A nonstop flight from London to Blantyre takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Blantyre?
Blantyre has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 90, summer holidays 90, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 55.