Mwanza weather in December
In December, Mwanza sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 252 mm of rain across 22.6 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 54 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Mwanza's 10th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mwanza's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 252 mm
- 22.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:10 AM – 6:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.2
- out of 10
Mwanza is human settlement in Malawi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical December day in Mwanza reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and about 1°C warmer than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 20 |
| 2 | 29 | 20 |
| 3 | 29 | 20 |
| 4 | 29 | 20 |
| 5 | 29 | 20 |
| 6 | 29 | 20 |
| 7 | 29 | 20 |
| 8 | 29 | 20 |
| 9 | 29 | 20 |
| 10 | 28 | 20 |
| 11 | 28 | 20 |
| 12 | 28 | 20 |
| 13 | 28 | 20 |
| 14 | 28 | 20 |
| 15 | 28 | 20 |
| 16 | 28 | 20 |
| 17 | 28 | 20 |
| 18 | 28 | 20 |
| 19 | 28 | 20 |
| 20 | 28 | 20 |
| 21 | 28 | 20 |
| 22 | 28 | 20 |
| 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 24 | 28 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 20 |
| 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 31 | 28 | 20 |
Mwanza weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-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 | 27° / 20° | 352 | 25.9 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 27° / 20° | 230 | 21.3 | 12.5 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 27° / 19° | 180 | 20.2 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 26° / 17° | 73 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| May | 24° / 15° | 24 | 5.9 | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 23° / 13° | 24 | 5.8 | 11.1 | 7.8 |
| Jul | 22° / 12° | 34 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 25° / 14° | 16 | 3.3 | 11.5 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 28° / 17° | 15 | 3.1 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 35 | 5.4 | 12.4 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 20° | 95 | 11.8 | 12.7 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 28° / 20° | 252 | 22.6 | 12.9 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 71%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 35 | 65 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 30 | 70 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 27 | 73 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 22 | 78 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 22 | 78 |
| 20 | 22 | 78 |
| 21 | 23 | 77 |
| 22 | 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 23 | 77 |
| 25 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 23 | 77 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 23 | 77 |
| 29 | 23 | 77 |
| 30 | 23 | 77 |
| 31 | 23 | 77 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Mwanza gets around 252 mm of rain over 22.6 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 73% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 59 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 64 |
| 7 | 65 |
| 8 | 67 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 70 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 73 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 76 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 79 |
| 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 79 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 80 |
| 27 | 80 |
| 28 | 80 |
| 29 | 80 |
| 30 | 80 |
| 31 | 80 |
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 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 78% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 55 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 12 | 29 | 57 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 58 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 60 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 10 | 26 | 62 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 9 | 25 | 64 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 65 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 67 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 70 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 71 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 72 | 2 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 74 | 2 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 76 | 2 |
| 14 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 77 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 79 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 80 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 80 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 81 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 82 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 81 | 5 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 82 | 5 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 83 | 5 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 81 | 7 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 81 | 7 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 81 | 7 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 7 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 7 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 82 | 7 |
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 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 8 | 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 |
| 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 | 9 | 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 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | 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 54 min at the start of December to 12 h 54 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 5:06 AM to 5:18 AM, and sunset from 5:57 PM to 6:12 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 12.9 | 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 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 5:09 | 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 | 5:17 | 5:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.9 | 5:06 | 5:57 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 5:06 | 5:58 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 5:06 | 5:59 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:06 | 5:59 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:07 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:07 | 6:00 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:07 | 6:01 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:08 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:09 | 6:04 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:05 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:05 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:10 | 6:06 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:06 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:11 | 6:07 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:12 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:08 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:13 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:14 | 6:10 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:15 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:15 | 6:10 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:16 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:16 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:17 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:17 | 6:12 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 5:18 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.67 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.32 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in October across the year — December's 5.67 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Mwanza
In December, Mwanza sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mwanza's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Mwanza?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Mwanza for sightseeing.
What to pack for Mwanza in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Mwanza sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Mwanza 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 Mwanza peaks around January 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 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) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mwanza 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 Mwanza is worst in September — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.4× the cleanest month (January, 13 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) | 13 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 37 | 51 | 70 | 40 | 19 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 37 | Poor |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 40 | Poor |
| Nov | 19 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Mwanza?
Mwanza sits at 15.6°S, 34.5°E, 654 m above sea level, in Malawi. The nearest listed city is Blantyre, 56 km away.
Topography around Mwanza
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mwanza.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mwanza has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 348 m around an average of 666 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,150 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,754 m.
The land around Mwanza is covered by trees (36%), cropland (28%) and shrubs (21%) within 3 km, shrubs (35%), grassland (23%) and cropland (21%) within 16 km, and shrubs (28%), trees (24%) and grassland (24%) 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 Mwanza (-15.6026°, 34.5248°, elevation 654 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. 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).