Visit Lilongwe in November? Score 8.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in November

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

19°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

26% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.5h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 26%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.5h/d

Our take: November in Lilongwe is absolutely glorious—it's hot and sunny with temps climbing to a pleasant 31°C, perfect if you love warmth without oppressive heat. You'll get nearly 13 hours of daylight daily with minimal rain (just 26%), ideal for exploring markets, nature reserves, and colonial architecture without weather interruptions. This is prime visiting season for anyone seeking reliable sunshine and comfortable exploration.

By trip type

Lilongwe in November by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in November

Autumn in Lilongwe is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 November, Lilongwe averages 31°C, 26% rainy days and 12.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10. See methodology →

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