Rumphi weather in October
In October, Rumphi sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.8 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Rumphi's 3rd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rumphi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 5:22 AM – 5:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Rumphi is city in Rumphi District, Malawi.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical October day in Rumphi reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 16 |
| 2 | 28 | 16 |
| 3 | 28 | 16 |
| 4 | 28 | 16 |
| 5 | 28 | 16 |
| 6 | 28 | 16 |
| 7 | 28 | 16 |
| 8 | 28 | 16 |
| 9 | 28 | 16 |
| 10 | 28 | 16 |
| 11 | 28 | 16 |
| 12 | 29 | 16 |
| 13 | 29 | 16 |
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| 25 | 29 | 17 |
| 26 | 29 | 17 |
| 27 | 29 | 17 |
| 28 | 29 | 17 |
| 29 | 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 29 | 17 |
| 31 | 29 | 17 |
Rumphi weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 17° | 211 | 27.3 | 12.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 25° / 17° | 172 | 23.1 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 25° / 16° | 176 | 26 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 87 | 15.9 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| May | 25° / 13° | 15 | 3.8 | 11.5 | 8.2 |
| Jun | 23° / 11° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 23° / 10° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 25° / 12° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 27° / 14° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.9 | 8.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 16° | 7 | 1.8 | 12.2 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 17° | 58 | 8.4 | 12.5 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 26° / 17° | 176 | 22.4 | 12.6 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 71% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 89 | 11 |
| 3 | 89 | 11 |
| 4 | 89 | 11 |
| 5 | 89 | 11 |
| 6 | 89 | 11 |
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| 18 | 88 | 12 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 87 | 13 |
| 21 | 86 | 14 |
| 22 | 86 | 14 |
| 23 | 86 | 14 |
| 24 | 84 | 16 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 82 | 18 |
| 28 | 82 | 18 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Rumphi gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.8 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 12% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| 1 | 3 |
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| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 9 |
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| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 11 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 71% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 | 0 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 | 0 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 | 0 |
| 5 | 83 | 17 | 0 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 | 0 |
| 8 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 9 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 10 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 11 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 12 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 13 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 14 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 15 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 16 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 17 | 72 | 27 | 1 |
| 18 | 70 | 29 | 1 |
| 19 | 69 | 30 | 1 |
| 20 | 68 | 31 | 1 |
| 21 | 66 | 33 | 1 |
| 22 | 65 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 64 | 35 | 1 |
| 24 | 61 | 37 | 2 |
| 25 | 60 | 38 | 2 |
| 26 | 59 | 39 | 2 |
| 27 | 57 | 40 | 3 |
| 28 | 55 | 42 | 3 |
| 29 | 54 | 43 | 3 |
| 30 | 52 | 44 | 4 |
| 31 | 51 | 45 | 4 |
Wind in October
Winds average 14 km/h in October, the windiest month of the year.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
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| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 13 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:31 AM to 5:16 AM, and sunset from 5:36 PM to 5:40 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:36 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:30 | 5:36 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 5:29 | 5:36 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 5:29 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:28 | 5:36 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:28 | 5:36 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:27 | 5:36 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:26 | 5:37 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:26 | 5:37 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:25 | 5:37 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 5:25 | 5:37 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 5:24 | 5:37 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 5:24 | 5:37 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 5:23 | 5:37 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 5:23 | 5:37 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 5:22 | 5:37 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:22 | 5:37 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 5:21 | 5:37 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 5:21 | 5:37 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 5:20 | 5:38 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 5:20 | 5:38 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 5:19 | 5:38 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 5:19 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 5:19 | 5:38 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 5:18 | 5:39 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:18 | 5:39 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:17 | 5:39 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 5:17 | 5:39 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 5:17 | 5:40 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:16 | 5:40 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.16 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.66 kWh/m² to a high of 7.16 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 7.16 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 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 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 | 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Rumphi
None of Rumphi's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Rumphi sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Rumphi's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Rumphi?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is one of the better times to visit Rumphi for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rumphi in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Rumphi sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 16°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Rumphi in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Rumphi peaks around February 15 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 15 at about 10 (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 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 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 | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Rumphi in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rumphi 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 Rumphi?
Rumphi sits at 11.0°S, 33.9°E, 1,084 m above sea level, in Malawi. The nearest listed city is Mzuzu, 53 km away.
Topography around Rumphi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rumphi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rumphi has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 581 m around an average of 1,145 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,188 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,119 m.
The land around Rumphi is covered by cropland (46%) and shrubs (26%) within 3 km, cropland (43%), shrubs (29%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and trees (29%) and shrubs (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 Rumphi (-11.0186°, 33.8575°, elevation 1,084 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).