Salima
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Salima month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Salima are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), June the coldest (average low 16°C), and January the wettest (about 390 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4 | 21.6 | 390 | 9.0 |
| February | 28.7 | 21.6 | 308 | 9.6 |
| March | 28.4 | 21.4 | 217 | 10.4 |
| April | 28.1 | 20.8 | 57 | 11.1 |
| May | 27.3 | 18.2 | 6 | 11.0 |
| June | 26.2 | 16.0 | 2 | 10.8 |
| July | 26.3 | 16.0 | 2 | 10.9 |
| August | 28.8 | 17.2 | 1 | 11.2 |
| September | 31.7 | 19.7 | 1 | 11.3 |
| October | 33.6 | 22.3 | 8 | 11.7 |
| November | 33.6 | 23.6 | 78 | 11.8 |
| December | 30.8 | 22.6 | 269 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewSalima, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Salima took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Salima
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Salima
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Salima
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Salima
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Salima
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Salima
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salima
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01 · Q&AWhere is Salima located and what are its coordinates?
Salima is situated in Malawi at geographic coordinates -13.7804, 34.4587 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Salima?
Salima has a recorded population of approximately 41,492 and observes the Africa/Blantyre time zone (MWK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Salima?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Salima include ny, yao, tum, swk, and the circulating currency is MWK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Salima?
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