Monthly climate guide

Blantyre weather in October

October in Blantyre is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 36°C (96°F) and night-time lows near 21°C (69°F). The month usually brings about 18 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

Blantyre is usually about 4°C warmer than Lilongwe, 240 km away, in October.
October sits in Blantyre's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 15°C apart.
It's one of the drier months, with about 83% less rain than Blantyre's average.

October is typically Blantyre's warmest month.

Avg high

36°C

96°F

Avg low

21°C

69°F

Rainfall

18 mm

very dry

Humidity

45%

relative

Sky

33%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Blantyre weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Blantyre
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	28°C / 83°F	21°C / 70°F	343 mm	84%	82%
February	28°C / 83°F	21°C / 69°F	270 mm	85%	76%
March	28°C / 83°F	20°C / 68°F	179 mm	84%	64%
April	28°C / 82°F	18°C / 64°F	58 mm	79%	47%
May	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 60°F	13 mm	69%	34%
June	27°C / 80°F	14°C / 57°F	19 mm	66%	35%
July	26°C / 80°F	13°C / 56°F	42 mm	64%	37%
August	30°C / 85°F	15°C / 59°F	6 mm	55%	26%
September	34°C / 93°F	18°C / 65°F	7 mm	46%	21%
October	36°C / 96°F	21°C / 69°F	18 mm	45%	33%
November	36°C / 96°F	22°C / 71°F	82 mm	52%	52%
December	32°C / 89°F	22°C / 71°F	251 mm	72%	74%

What to pack for October

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is October a good time to visit Blantyre?

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Other Malawi cities in October

Lilongwe

32° / 18°C · 15 mm

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Blantyre in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Blantyre?

It can be, if you like heat: October highs in Blantyre are around 36°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Blantyre in October?

Average highs are about 36°C (96°F) and average lows about 21°C (69°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Blantyre in October?

Blantyre typically gets around 18 mm of rain in October — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Blantyre (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.