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Lilongwe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Lilongwe has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Lilongwe remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 11°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lilongwe has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 829 mm of rainfall annually. Lilongwe can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 233 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 1.9 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Lilongwe Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Lilongwe can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of September under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 4.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Lilongwe

Thursday
20 Feb
Rain
Rain
26°C
9.7 mm
Friday
21 Feb
Light rain
Light rain
24°C
4.1 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Rain
Rain
22°C
1.4 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Lilongwe in Malawi

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Lilongwe?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
  • Does Lilongwe have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lilongwe?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lilongwe?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lilongwe?
    January tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lilongwe?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lilongwe?
    September is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.