Lilongwe weather in February [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 79°F

🌧 Rainy days

75% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in February?

✅ 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 : ████████░░ 75%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: February in Lilongwe is warm and refreshingly green, though you'll dodge afternoon downpours frequently. Expect 18–26°C with high humidity—ideal if you love lush landscapes and don't mind packing an umbrella. This is perfect timing for nature lovers who prefer exploring during rainy season's vibrant scenery over the dusty dry months.

By trip type

Lilongwe in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Lilongwe enjoys 26°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 75% 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	64°F	79°F	79%	0.3in	9.5h	7.1/10
⛅ February	64°F	79°F	75%	0.3in	10.7h	7.1/10
⛅ March	64°F	79°F	62%	0.2in	11.3h	7.3/10
🌤️ April	61°F	79°F	28%	0.1in	11.2h	8.1/10
☀️ May	55°F	77°F	7%	0.0in	11.0h	8.7/10
🌤️ June	52°F	75°F	3%	0.0in	10.9h	8.7/10
🌤️ July	52°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	11.0h	8.8/10
☀️ August	54°F	79°F	1%	0.0in	11.4h	9.1/10
☀️ September	59°F	84°F	1%	0.0in	11.5h	9.2/10
☀️ October	64°F	88°F	5%	0.0in	12.0h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	66°F	88°F	26%	0.1in	12.5h	8.0/10
🌤️ December	66°F	82°F	59%	0.2in	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 February, Lilongwe averages 79°F, 75% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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