Climate and Weather of Malawi
Variations in altitude in Malawi lead to wide differences in climate types. The vast water surface of Lake Niassa has a cooling effect with a mean annual temperature of 24°C. Average rainfall is heaviest along the northern coast of Lake Malawi, where the average is more than 1630 mm per year; about 70% of the country averages from 750 mm to 1000 mm annually. Lilongwe, in central Malawi, at an elevation of 1041m (3415 ft), has a moderately warm climate with adequate rainfall.The best time to travel to Malawi is during the winter months between May and October. In these months you will experience cool temperatures and it is mostly dry. The weather during summer, November to April, is hot and humid and these months are also part of the rainy season. The coolest months are June and July when daytime temperatures hover around 21°C and nights tend to be very cold.
Are you interested in more detailed information for various cities in Malawi?
Please select the city you plan to visit, or one closest to your destination. For each selected city, you will see the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year
Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.