Weather in August in Malawi
Planning a trip to Malawi this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.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 to low rainfall in Mzuzu with 20 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Lilongwe usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
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.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Malawi climate page.
Where to go in Malawi in August





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Malawi.
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