Mzuzu weather in November
In November, Mzuzu sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 104 mm of rain across 14.4 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of November to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Mzuzu's 7th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mzuzu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- 14.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:13 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Mzuzu is city in Malawi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Mzuzu reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 18 |
| 2 | 27 | 18 |
| 3 | 27 | 18 |
| 4 | 27 | 18 |
| 5 | 27 | 18 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 18 |
| 9 | 27 | 18 |
| 10 | 27 | 18 |
| 11 | 27 | 18 |
| 12 | 27 | 18 |
| 13 | 27 | 18 |
| 14 | 27 | 18 |
| 15 | 27 | 18 |
| 16 | 27 | 18 |
| 17 | 27 | 18 |
| 18 | 27 | 18 |
| 19 | 27 | 18 |
| 20 | 27 | 18 |
| 21 | 27 | 18 |
| 22 | 27 | 18 |
| 23 | 27 | 18 |
| 24 | 27 | 18 |
| 25 | 27 | 18 |
| 26 | 27 | 18 |
| 27 | 26 | 18 |
| 28 | 26 | 18 |
| 29 | 26 | 18 |
| 30 | 26 | 18 |
Mzuzu weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 1st-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 18° | 300 | 28.5 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 25° / 18° | 251 | 24.8 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 25° / 18° | 223 | 29.1 | 12.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 24° / 16° | 140 | 24.2 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| May | 22° / 14° | 50 | 13.5 | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 21° / 12° | 22 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 20° / 11° | 19 | 6.8 | 11.4 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 22° / 12° | 16 | 5.2 | 11.6 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 25° / 15° | 12 | 3.6 | 11.9 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 26° / 17° | 43 | 8.6 | 12.3 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 18° | 104 | 14.4 | 12.5 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 246 | 25.9 | 12.7 | 4.3 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 72 | 28 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 54 | 46 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 52 | 48 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 49 | 51 |
| 29 | 47 | 53 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Mzuzu gets around 104 mm of rain over 14.4 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 49% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 38 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 42 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 47 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 52 |
| 21 | 54 |
| 22 | 56 |
| 23 | 57 |
| 24 | 59 |
| 25 | 61 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 64 |
| 28 | 65 |
| 29 | 66 |
| 30 | 68 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the humid band about 60% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | 55 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 55 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 38 | 55 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 37 | 57 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 | 37 | 57 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 36 | 59 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 35 | 59 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 | 35 | 60 | 3 |
| 7 | 2 | 35 | 60 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | 35 | 60 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 | 34 | 62 | 3 |
| 10 | 1 | 34 | 61 | 4 |
| 11 | 1 | 33 | 62 | 4 |
| 12 | 1 | 32 | 62 | 5 |
| 13 | 1 | 31 | 63 | 5 |
| 14 | 1 | 30 | 63 | 6 |
| 15 | 1 | 29 | 63 | 7 |
| 16 | 1 | 28 | 63 | 8 |
| 17 | 1 | 26 | 64 | 9 |
| 18 | 1 | 25 | 63 | 11 |
| 19 | 1 | 23 | 64 | 12 |
| 20 | 1 | 22 | 63 | 14 |
| 21 | 1 | 20 | 63 | 16 |
| 22 | 1 | 19 | 62 | 18 |
| 23 | 1 | 17 | 62 | 20 |
| 24 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 22 |
| 25 | 1 | 14 | 60 | 25 |
| 26 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 27 |
| 27 | 1 | 12 | 58 | 29 |
| 28 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 31 |
| 29 | 1 | 10 | 55 | 34 |
| 30 | 1 | 9 | 55 | 35 |
Wind in November
Winds average 8 km/h in November.
Across November, 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 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of November to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 5:15 AM to 5:15 AM, and sunset from 5:40 PM to 5:52 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:15 | 5:40 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:15 | 5:40 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:15 | 5:40 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:14 | 5:41 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:14 | 5:41 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:14 | 5:41 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:14 | 5:42 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:14 | 5:42 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:14 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:43 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:44 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:44 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:13 | 5:46 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:46 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:47 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:47 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:47 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:48 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:13 | 5:48 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:49 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:50 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:50 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:14 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:15 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.77 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.95 kWh/m² to a high of 7.17 kWh/m² in October across the year — November's 6.77 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mzuzu
In November, Mzuzu sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Mzuzu sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Mzuzu's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Mzuzu?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Mzuzu for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mzuzu in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Mzuzu sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 18°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Mzuzu in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mzuzu peaks around February 15 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 16 at about 9 (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 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 17 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mzuzu in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mzuzu is worst in October — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 6.1× 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) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 57 | 24 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Mzuzu?
Mzuzu sits at 11.5°S, 34.0°E, 1,275 m above sea level, in Malawi. The nearest listed city is Nkhata Bay, 33 km away.
Topography around Mzuzu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mzuzu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mzuzu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 193 m around an average of 1,267 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 972 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,043 m.
The land around Mzuzu is covered by artificial surfaces (36%) and shrubs (29%) within 3 km, trees (42%) and shrubs (31%) within 16 km, and water (34%), trees (23%) and shrubs (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 Mzuzu (-11.4656°, 34.0207°, elevation 1,275 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).