Lilongwe in August: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in August

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

12°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in August?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.4h/d

Our take: August is peak dry season in Lilongwe—you're looking at crisp mornings around 12°C and warm afternoons hitting 26°C, perfect for layering. With virtually no rain and 11+ hours of daily sunshine, it's ideal for exploring markets, museums, and nearby nature reserves without weather worries. This is honestly one of the year's best months if you love clear skies and comfortable temperatures.

By trip type

Lilongwe in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Lilongwe brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (11.4h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Lilongwe.

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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 August, Lilongwe averages 26°C, 1% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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