Lilongwe Climate by Month
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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 11°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lilongwe.
Relative humidity over 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 233 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
September is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.
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