Lilongwe Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Lilongwe, Malawi has warm weather year-round. The best time to visit is September (score: 98/100). Annual average high: 26.1°C, total rainfall: 696mm.
When is the best time to visit Lilongwe?
98
September is the best month to visit Lilongwe with a travel score of 98/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 27.7°C, 0 rain days, and 11.4 hours of daily sunshine.
View September weather details →Travel Score by Month
64
Jan
66
Feb
72
Mar
88
Apr
96
May
95
Jun
95
Jul
97
Aug
98
Sep
96
Oct
91
Nov
72
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Lilongwe each month?
26.1°C
Avg High
15.5°C
Avg Low
696mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Lilongwe get?
Lilongwe receives 696mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically January with 208mm, while August is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Lilongwe?
January
64
26°C
Low: 18°C
24 rain days
Good
February
66
26°C
Low: 18°C
20 rain days
Good
March
72
26°C
Low: 17°C
17 rain days
Good
April
88
25°C
Low: 16°C
6 rain days
Excellent
May
96
25°C
Low: 13°C
1 rain days
Excellent
June
95
23°C
Low: 11°C
0 rain days
Excellent
July
95
23°C
Low: 11°C
0 rain days
Excellent
August
97
25°C
Low: 12°C
0 rain days
Excellent
September
Best time to visit98
28°C
Low: 15°C
0 rain days
Excellent
October
96
30°C
Low: 18°C
2 rain days
Excellent
November
91
30°C
Low: 19°C
6 rain days
Excellent
December
72
28°C
Low: 19°C
18 rain days
Good
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