Weather & climate · Lilongwe

Best Time to Visit Malawi

May to August

The best time to visit Malawi is May to August, when daytime highs in Lilongwe are around 23–26°C. April and September are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (31°C by day), July the coldest (9°C at night), and January the wettest with about 307 mm of rain.

31°C

Warmest: October

9°C

Coldest nights: July

1047 mm

Rain per year

307 mm

Wettest: January

Malawi weather by month

Jan26°C17°C307 mm
Feb25°C17°C216 mm
Mar25°C16°C151 mm
Apr25°C14°C40 mm
May24°C11°C6 mm
Jun23°C9°C2 mm
Jul23°C9°C3 mm
Aug26°C11°C2 mm
Sep29°C14°C3 mm
Oct31°C17°C12 mm
Nov31°C19°C63 mm
Dec27°C18°C242 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	26°C	17°C	307 mm	84%	88%	Rainy
February	25°C	17°C	216 mm	85%	82%	Rainy
March	25°C	16°C	151 mm	85%	74%	Rainy
April	25°C	14°C	40 mm	82%	51%	Good
May	24°C	11°C	6 mm	75%	37%	Best time
June	23°C	9°C	2 mm	71%	36%	Best time
July	23°C	9°C	3 mm	67%	38%	Best time
August	26°C	11°C	2 mm	59%	30%	Best time
September	29°C	14°C	3 mm	51%	24%	Good
October	31°C	17°C	12 mm	49%	34%	Fair
November	31°C	19°C	63 mm	56%	54%	Fair
December	27°C	18°C	242 mm	76%	81%	Rainy

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Lilongwe (-13.97, 33.78). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Malawi have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malawi?

May to August. The best time to visit Malawi is May to August, when daytime highs in Lilongwe are around 23–26°C. April and September are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (31°C by day), July the coldest (9°C at night), and January the wettest with about 307 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Malawi?

October, with average highs of 31°C in Lilongwe.

What is the coldest month in Malawi?

July, when nights drop to about 9°C and days reach 23°C.

What is the rainiest month in Malawi?

January with about 307 mm; June is the driest (2 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Malawi?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 27°C by day and 242 mm of rain.

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