August in Cape Maclear sees daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F) at night. As the driest month of the year, combined with excellent weather, it's a great time to visit.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Mangochi
28°C (82°F) Kasungu27°C (81°F) Zomba
27°C (81°F) Blantyre27°C (81°F) Lilongwe26°C (79°F) Mulanje26°C (79°F) Chintheche25°C (77°F) Dedza24°C (75°F) Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.
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