Visit Lilongwe in March? Score 7.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

62% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in March?

✅ 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 : ██████░░░░ 62%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.3h/d

Our take: March in Lilongwe is warm and lush—perfect if you don't mind afternoon showers refreshing the landscape. Daytime temps hover around 26°C while mornings stay pleasantly cool at 18°C, ideal for exploring without intense heat. You'll get solid sunshine between downpours, making it great for travelers who embrace rain as part of the adventure.

By trip type

Lilongwe in March by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Lilongwe. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 62% 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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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 March, Lilongwe averages 26°C, 62% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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