Lilongwe Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lilongwe (Central Region) in May 2024?

The climate in Lilongwe during May can be summarized as warm and very dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Lilongwe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Lilongwe weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.7°C 78.2°F
Nightly temperature 12°C 53.5°F
Average temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 9 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.2°C 81°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th 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.

May temperatures in Lilongwe

Lilongwe average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lilongwe average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lilongwe average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lilongwe in May 2024.

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Lilongwe weather stats

Lilongwe weather statistics
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
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