Lilongwe Weather in May
What's the weather like in Lilongwe (Central Region) in May 2026?
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.
| 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
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 2025.
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 |
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