Lilongwe weather in January [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

79% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 79%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: January in Lilongwe is warm and green but seriously wet—you'll hit rain about 4 out of 5 days. Temperatures hover between 18–26°C (comfy for walking), though humidity runs high. This suits adventurous travelers who don't mind downpours and want lush landscapes and fewer crowds.

By trip type

Lilongwe in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Lilongwe enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 79% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.

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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 January, Lilongwe averages 26°C, 79% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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