Malawi Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Malawi over the year. What is the best time to visit Malawi?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Malawi over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Malawi ranges from poor in Blantyre to tolerable in Kasungu. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Dedza to 29°C (84°F) in Zomba.

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In February the weather in Malawi ranges from poor in Chintheche to pleasant in Kasungu. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Dedza to 29°C (84°F) in Zomba.

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In March the weather in Malawi ranges from poor in Chintheche to pleasant in Lilongwe. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 26°C (79°F) in Mzuzu to 29°C (84°F) in Zomba.

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In April the weather in Malawi ranges from poor in Chintheche to perfect in Lilongwe. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Mzuzu to 29°C (84°F) in Zomba.

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In May the weather in Malawi is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 24°C (75°F) in Mzuzu to 27°C (81°F) in Kasungu.

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In June the weather in Malawi is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mzuzu to 26°C (79°F) in Kasungu.

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In July the weather in Malawi is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mzuzu with 21°C (70°F) to high in Mangochi with 25°C (77°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Malawi.

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In August the weather in Malawi is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mzuzu to 28°C (82°F) in Mangochi.

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In September the weather in Malawi is generally perfect. The temperatures range from high in Mzuzu with 26°C (79°F) to very high in Mangochi with 30°C (86°F).

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In October the weather in Malawi ranges from pleasant in Blantyre to perfect in Lilongwe. The temperatures range from high in Mzuzu with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Mangochi with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In November the weather in Malawi ranges from unpleasant in Chintheche to perfect in Dedza. The temperatures range from high in Mzuzu with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Mangochi with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Malawi. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In December the weather in Malawi ranges from poor in Blantyre to pleasant in Lilongwe. The temperatures range from high in Mzuzu with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Zomba with 30°C (86°F).

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