August Rainfall and Precipitation in Malawi

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Malawi in August.

Malawi experiences in August precipitation ranging from a almost none 1.6 mm (0.1 in) in Cape Maclear to a low 20 mm (0.8 in) in Mzuzu. On average, August is the driest month of the year in Malawi.

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Best Places to Visit in Malawi in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Malawi precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Malawi receive in August?

Lilongwe sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 1.9 mm (0.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Malawi in August?

Expect around a single day rainy days in Lilongwe during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Malawi?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Malawi.

What is the wettest city in August in Malawi?

In our database, Mzuzu stands out as having an average rainfall level of 20 mm (0.8 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in Malawi?

Cape Maclear is the driest city we have data for in Malawi in August, with monthly rainfall close to 1.6 mm (0.1 in).

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