Lilongwe Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Lilongwe, Malawi is 27°C (81°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lilongwe compares to cities worldwide.
Lilongwe Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Lilongwe changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in November. Nighttime lows range from 20°C (68°F) in November to 11°C (52°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lilongwe by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. November, the warmest month, gets 235 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
36-year average (1981-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Lilongwe Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Lilongwe spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Lilongwe vs Malawi
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malawi. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Lilongwe vs World: Temperature Compared
Lilongwe's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Lilongwe?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Lilongwe, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 24°C (75°F) and humidity around 65% — considered high. In November, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 62% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Lilongwe this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Lilongwe's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lilongwe climate page.
