Malawi weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Malawi in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Malawi in August?
August in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Mzuzu to 27°C in Zomba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Zomba and 13°C in Mzuzu.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Cape Maclear with an average of 1.6 mm to low rainfall in Mzuzu with 20 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Lilongwe, marking it as the year's driest month. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Lilongwe. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malawi in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Malawi climate page.
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Average weather in Lilongwe
In August Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In August Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chintheche
In August Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zomba
In August Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mzuzu
In August Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Malawi?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Malawi with overall perfect weather in Lilongwe.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Lilongwe. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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