When is the best time to go to Lilongwe
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lilongwe, Malawi. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Lilongwe
Lilongwe weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lilongwe are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 223mm | 5.5hrs | 13.6hrs |
January in Lilongwe is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lilongwe for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Lilongwe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 223mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 188mm | 5.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Lilongwe is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lilongwe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Lilongwe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Lilongwe weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 129mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Lilongwe is characteristically warm, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lilongwe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Lilongwe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 45mm | 8.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
Lilongwe's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lilongwe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Lilongwe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 9mm | 9.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
May is a very dry month in Lilongwe and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Lilongwe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 1mm | 8.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
June in Lilongwe is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Lilongwe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 1mm | 8.6hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Lilongwe is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Lilongwe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 9.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Lilongwe is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Lilongwe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 1mm | 10.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
Lilongwe's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Lilongwe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Lilongwe weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 8mm | 10hrs | 12.2hrs |
October is a very dry month in Lilongwe and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lilongwe, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Lilongwe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 59mm | 8.3hrs | 13.6hrs |
Lilongwe's weather in November is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Lilongwe, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Lilongwe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Lilongwe weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 179mm | 5.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Lilongwe is generally wet with the temperature being warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lilongwe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Lilongwe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lilongwe with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lilongwe weather stats
| Hottest month: | November | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 223mm 8.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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