Lilongwe weather in April [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

28% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 28%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.2h/d

Our take: April in Lilongwe is genuinely delightful—you're catching the tail end of the rainy season with mild temperatures and mostly clear skies. Perfect for someone who wants warm days (26°C) without oppressive heat, plus minimal rain means your explorations won't get waterlogged. This is ideal if you prefer comfortable walking weather and reliable sunshine over peak-season crowds.

By trip type

Lilongwe in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Lilongwe. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Lilongwe averages 26°C, 28% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10. See methodology →

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