Lilongwe Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Lilongwe remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in November to 11°C (52°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Lilongwe has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 829 mm (33 in) of rainfall annually. Lilongwe can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 233 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation 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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lilongwe.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year