Malawi weather in February
Thinking about venturing to Malawi this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Malawi in February?
February in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Mzuzu to 29°C in Zomba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Zomba and 18°C in Mzuzu.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 197 mm to heavy rainfall in Chintheche with 414 mm. Lilongwe enjoys a balanced 145 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Malawi for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Malawi climate page.
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Popular destinations in Malawi
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
Average weather in Lilongwe
In February Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In February Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chintheche
In February Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Zomba
In February Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mzuzu
In February Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Malawi?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lilongwe, February might be a good time to visit Malawi. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Malawi is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Lilongwe. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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