What to expect in March
March ranks 10 out of 12 months in Lilongwe. Compared to February: 13 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
What it's like in March
Is March the right month?
The best month in Lilongwe is September (9.4/10), 1.9 pt higher than March.
Our verdict
Lilongwe, capital of Malawi in southern Africa: 990,000 inhabitants. Planned capital built ex-nihilo in the 1970s (previous capital = Zomba and Blantyre remains the economic capital), calmer atmosphere than Lagos-Nairobi-Kampala.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Lilongwe
GetYourGuide selection · free cancellation
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Malawi
🌡️ Climate
🏛️ City break
Other destinations in March
If March doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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Where is Lilongwe ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Malawi