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Rumphi Weather in November

Rumphi in November

The short of it: Rumphi in November averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 18° · rain 58 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Rumphi an average November high of 31°, a low of 18° and some 58 mm of rain. No month in Rumphi runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-November, 16 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates November 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Rumphi runs warmer than most and drier than most in November. Mzuzu, 53 km to the SSE, is 3° cooler by day.

November in Rumphi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 48 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MzuzuNorthern Region53 km SSE28°16°68 mm
LivingstoniaNorthern Region53 km NNE29°18°69 mm
ChamaMuchinga80 km WSW33°21°89 mm
Nkhata BayNorthern Region81 km SE31°21°90 mm
LiuliRuvuma85 km E31°23°71 mm
MandaNjombe100 km NE31°24°57 mm
MzimbaNorthern Region102 km SSW29°17°58 mm
Mbamba BayRuvuma103 km ESE30°23°70 mm

The Almanac · Rumphi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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No month in Rumphi runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Rumphi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°205 mm7 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
February26°18°174 mm6 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
March26°18°140 mm7 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
April26°17°52 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
May25°14°14 mm7 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°12°4.0 mm9 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°11°3.0 mm9 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°12°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°14°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°17°10 mm14 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°58 mm11 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
December28°18°152 mm8 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rumphi in November

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rumphi in November?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain over the month. No month in Rumphi runs warmer: highs about 31°. Rain is modest, about 58 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is November a good time to visit Rumphi?

The Almanac gives November 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Rumphi in November?

In mid-November the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 29 min in June to 12 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Rumphi in November?

Hardly — November nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rumphi in November?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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