Lilongwe, MalawiQuick decision
When to visit Lilongwe?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–29°C in September
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (79%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
Monthly climate data
Lilongwe weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 18°C | 26°C | 79% | 7.5 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 18°C | 26°C | 75% | 6.5 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 18°C | 26°C | 62% | 4.2 | 11.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 26°C | 28% | 1.3 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 13°C | 25°C | 7% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 24°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 11°C | 24°C | 1% | 0.1 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 12°C | 26°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 31°C | 5% | 0.3 | 12.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 19°C | 31°C | 26% | 1.4 | 12.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 19°C | 28°C | 59% | 4.3 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 32% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 25°C, 2% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 11% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 71% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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✍️ Our take
Best months in Lilongwe
July
July is honestly one of Lilongwe's best months—you're looking at mild, sunny days with virtually no rain. Temperatures…
August
August is peak dry season in Lilongwe—you're looking at crisp mornings around 12°C and warm afternoons hitting 26°C,…
September
September is absolutely gorgeous in Lilongwe—you're looking at warm, sunny days hovering around 29°C with virtually no…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
September is ideal with 1% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 79% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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