Mangochi weather in December
In December, Mangochi sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 236 mm of rain across 23.9 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of December to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mangochi's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mangochi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- 23.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:10 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Mangochi is city in Mangochi District, Malawi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 30°C in the first days to 28°C by the end.
A typical December day in Mangochi reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 3°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 22 |
| 4 | 30 | 22 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
| 7 | 30 | 22 |
| 8 | 30 | 22 |
| 9 | 30 | 22 |
| 10 | 30 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 28 | 22 |
| 28 | 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 28 | 22 |
| 30 | 28 | 22 |
| 31 | 28 | 22 |
How December really feels in Mangochi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Mangochi weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 22° | 321 | 27.5 | 12.8 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 28° / 21° | 230 | 21.8 | 12.5 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 28° / 21° | 165 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 27° / 19° | 38 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 7.0 |
| May | 26° / 17° | 5 | 1 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 25° / 15° | 2 | 0.6 | 11.2 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 3 | 0.6 | 11.2 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 27° / 16° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 29° / 18° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 31° / 21° | 16 | 3.1 | 12.3 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 32° / 22° | 70 | 10.4 | 12.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 236 | 23.9 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 70%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 48 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 52 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 52 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 47 | 53 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 42 | 58 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 32 | 68 |
| 12 | 30 | 70 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 21 | 79 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 22 | 78 |
| 27 | 22 | 78 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
| 31 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mangochi gets around 236 mm of rain over 23.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 77% and peaks near 87% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 58 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 62 |
| 5 | 64 |
| 6 | 66 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 78 |
| 14 | 80 |
| 15 | 81 |
| 16 | 82 |
| 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 83 |
| 19 | 84 |
| 20 | 84 |
| 21 | 84 |
| 22 | 84 |
| 23 | 85 |
| 24 | 85 |
| 25 | 85 |
| 26 | 85 |
| 27 | 85 |
| 28 | 86 |
| 29 | 86 |
| 30 | 86 |
| 31 | 87 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 50% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 90% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Oppressive (%) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 58 | 14 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 59 | 15 |
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 60 | 17 |
| 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 60 | 18 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 60 | 20 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 59 | 22 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 59 | 24 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 58 | 26 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 56 | 29 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 55 | 31 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 54 | 33 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 35 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 53 | 37 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 52 | 39 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 41 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 43 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 45 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 47 | 47 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 49 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 50 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 52 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 53 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 54 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 56 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 58 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 59 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 60 |
Wind in December
Winds average 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of December to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:05 AM to 5:17 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 5:05 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 12.8 | 5:05 | 5:53 |
| 3 | 12.8 | 5:05 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:55 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:06 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:07 | 5:56 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:07 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:07 | 5:57 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:08 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:08 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:08 | 5:59 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:09 | 6:00 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:01 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:04 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:05 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:15 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:15 | 6:06 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:16 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:16 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:17 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.52 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 6.05 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mangochi
In December, Mangochi sits inside its cyclone and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mangochi sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Mangochi's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Mangochi?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mangochi.
What to pack for Mangochi in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mangochi sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
UV index in Mangochi in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mangochi peaks around January 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mangochi in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mangochi is worst in August — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.2× the cleanest month (December, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 46 | 45 | 28 | 13 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 22 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 45 | Poor |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Mangochi?
Mangochi sits at 14.5°S, 35.3°E, 484 m above sea level, in Malawi. The nearest listed city is Mandimba, 44 km away.
Topography around Mangochi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mangochi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mangochi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 479 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 854 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,496 m.
The land around Mangochi is covered by artificial surfaces (25%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, cropland (31%) and water (24%) within 16 km, and cropland (38%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Malawi travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 53% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $672
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 33.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 465
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mangochi (-14.4781°, 35.2645°, elevation 484 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).