Weather in March in Malawi
Planning a getaway to Malawi this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Malawi in March?
March in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Malawi, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 131 mm to heavy rainfall in Chintheche with 421 mm.Average sunshine
The city Lilongwe usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Malawi climate page.
Where to go in Malawi in March





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
Lilongwe
In March Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Blantyre
In March Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Chintheche
In March Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Zomba
In March Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Mzuzu
In March 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Malawi?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Malawi with overall pleasant weather in Lilongwe. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lilongwe. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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