Lilongwe in October: weather, rain (5%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.0h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: October in Lilongwe is absolutely brilliant—warm sunny days around 31°C with virtually no rain and 12 hours of brilliant sunshine daily. It's perfect for outdoor exploration, birdwatching, and market wandering without sweating through your clothes or dodging downpours. Pack light layers since mornings are still cool at 18°C, and you'll have ideal conditions.

By trip type

Lilongwe in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Lilongwe is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (5% 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 October, Lilongwe averages 31°C, 5% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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