Lilongwe in September: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Lilongwe weather in September

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 84°F

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (9.2/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Lilongwe in September?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (29°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.5h/d

Our take: September is absolutely gorgeous in Lilongwe—you're looking at warm, sunny days hovering around 29°C with virtually no rain, making it ideal for exploring the city and nearby nature reserves. Pack light layers since mornings dip to a crisp 15°C, but you'll shed them quickly. This is peak season for good reason: clear skies, comfortable warmth, and zero weather stress.

By trip type

Lilongwe in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Lilongwe is often underrated: 29°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Lilongwe.

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Annual table

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 September, Lilongwe averages 84°F, 1% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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