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Lilongwe weather in August (Malawi)

How does the weather in Lilongwe usually fare in August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During August, Lilongwe is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 13°C.

Precipitation

Lilongwe in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 1 day of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 264 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lilongwe climate page with graphs.

 

Lilongwe, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in August

Find out more about the weather in Malawi and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malawi? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malawi. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.