Malawi

Malawi Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Malawi in August.

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Planning a trip to Malawi this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Malawi in August

August in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mzuzu to 28°C (82°F) in Mangochi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Mangochi and 13°C (55°F) in Mzuzu.

For specific regional insights in Malawi, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Cape Maclear with an average of 1.6 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Mzuzu with 20 mm (0.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Lilongwe usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Lilongwe enjoys approximately 264 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Malawi - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lilongwe)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August26°C (79°F) September29°C (84°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Malawi in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Malawi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Malawi

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Malawi?

Temperature range in Malawi (August)

Precipitation variation in Malawi (August)

Lilongwe

In August Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
264 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lilongwe →

Blantyre

In August Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
262 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Blantyre →

Chintheche

In August Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
276 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chintheche →

Zomba

In August Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
262 hours
272 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Zomba →

Kasungu

In August Kasungu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kasungu →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Malawi in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lilongwe 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Blantyre 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Senga 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Chintheche 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Mangochi 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Mzuzu 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Malawi weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malawi in August?

Expect excellent weather across Malawi in August. The popular destination of Lilongwe averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Malawi in August?

Average temperatures in Malawi during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Lilongwe.

Does Malawi get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Lilongwe averages just 1.9 mm (0.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Malawi.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Malawi?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Malawi with overall excellent weather in Lilongwe.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Lilongwe. In contrast, January tends to have mixed weather conditions.

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