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

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

11°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: July is honestly one of Lilongwe's best months—you're looking at mild, sunny days with virtually no rain. Temperatures hover between 11–24°C, so pack layers for cool mornings and evenings, but you'll enjoy comfortable daytime exploring. With 11 hours of daily sunshine and that excellent 8.8/10 score, this is peak season for anyone who loves clear skies and perfect hiking weather.

By trip type

Lilongwe in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

Summer in Lilongwe brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 July, Lilongwe averages 24°C, 1% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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