Beach near Blantyre, Malawi

Blantyre Travel Guide

Malawi

Blantyre is a city in southern Malawi with a population of 800,264. It is inland, so the city itself is not a coastal destination and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

Travellers arriving by air can use Chileka International Airport, also known as BLZ, or MVUU Camp, also known as VUU. For a beach-focused trip, you will need to travel beyond Blantyre and its immediate surroundings.

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Local time

800,264

Population

5,107 miles away

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Weather in Blantyre

Mon

23°

Tue

25°

Wed

26°

Know before you go

Pays in MWK

Plug type Type C & Type G

Emergency 997

Dial code +265

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Malawi for good service, but it is not mandatory. Wages are generally low, so tips can supplement income.

Best time to visit Blantyre

Jan

25°26

Feb

26°21

Mar

25°19

Apr

25°9

May

23°6

Jun

23°3

Jul

22°1

Aug

24°2

Sep

28°1

Oct

28°6

Nov

28°17

Dec

27°20

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Blantyre

  1. Kamuzu stadium

    stadium arena

    4 km

  2. Chichiri Museum

    history museum

    4.7 km

  3. Berachah International Assembly BIA

    christian place of worship

    2.5 km

  4. Zomba Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    2.9 km

  5. Christ Presbyterian Church -Blantyre

    christian place of worship

    2.5 km

  6. Mavuno Church Blantyre

    christian place of worship

    2.7 km

  7. Jacaranda Cultural Center

    cultural center

    3 km

  8. Chilomoni Assemblies of God Church

    christian place of worship

    3.4 km

Getting there

Chileka International Airport · 11.3 km

MVUU Camp · 9.4 km

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