Malawi weather in October
Planning a getaway to Malawi this October 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 October?
October in Malawi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mzuzu at 28°C to very warm in Zomba at 32°C. At night it cools down to 20°C in Zomba and 18°C in Mzuzu. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 13 mm to moderate rainfall in Chintheche with 58 mm. Meanwhile, Lilongwe enjoys close to 283 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Malawi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Malawi's yearly weather, check out our Malawi climate page.
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Average weather in Lilongwe
In October Lilongwe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In October Blantyre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chintheche
In October Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zomba
In October Zomba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mzuzu
In October Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malawi.
Is October the best time to visit Malawi?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Malawi with overall perfect weather in Lilongwe.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Lilongwe. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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