Best time to visit Lilongwe

Find the best time to visit Lilongwe and plan your perfect trip in 2025/2026. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.

Lilongwe by month

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When is the best time to visit Lilongwe?

The best time to visit Lilongwe is September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lilongwe27
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lilongwe27
    Feb
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lilongwe27
    Mar
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lilongwe27
    Apr
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lilongwe26
    May
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lilongwe24
    Jun
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lilongwe24
    Jul
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lilongwe25
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lilongwe28
    Sep
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lilongwe30
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lilongwe30
    Nov
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lilongwe28
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Lilongwe?

The hottest time of year in Lilongwe is normally November. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lilongwe?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Lilongwe with 223mm on average. There are normally 18 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lilongwe?

The sunniest time of year in Lilongwe is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Malawi (Lilongwe) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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