Blantyre weather in January

January in Blantyre: hot, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Blantyre · #424 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 57/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Blantyre climate normals — January

Daytime high25°C / 77°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low19°C / 66°F
Feels like (high)29°C / 84°F
Rainfall452 mm / 17.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days28 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point19°C / 66°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Blantyre in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Blantyre?
January in Blantyre: hot, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Blantyre on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
What is the weather like in Blantyre in January?
In January, Blantyre averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 19.1°C, with about 451.7 mm of rain over roughly 27.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Blantyre in January?
Blantyre has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.

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