Visit Lilongwe in May? Score 8.7/10 [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

13°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: May is genuinely one of Lilongwe's best months—you're looking at mild, dry days with cool mornings around 13°C warming to a pleasant 25°C, plus nearly 11 hours of sunshine daily. Rain is virtually absent, so you can explore the city and nearby attractions without weather worries. Perfect for travelers who want comfortable temperatures without extreme heat.

By trip type

Lilongwe in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Lilongwe. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% 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 May, Lilongwe averages 25°C, 7% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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