Best Time to Visit Malawi — Month-by-Month Weather Guide

The best time to visit Malawi is September with a travel score of 97/100. The worst time is January (65/100). Top destinations: Mangochi, Zomba, Lilongwe.

When is the best month to visit Malawi?

Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)

The best time to visit Malawi is September (score: 97/100) with excellent weather conditions including warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Consider avoiding January (score: 65/100) though conditions are still reasonable for travel.

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Which cities in Malawi have the best weather?

CityBest MonthScore
MangochiAugust99
ZombaSeptember99
LilongweSeptember98
KarongaSeptember98
KasunguAugust97
BlantyreSeptember97
MzuzuSeptember93

When should I avoid visiting Malawi?

Malawi enjoys favorable conditions year-round! Even the lowest-scoring month, January, still has a score of 65/100. You can visit any time of year and expect decent weather for your trip.

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