Lilongwe weather in December (Malawi)

Curious about the climate in Lilongwe this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During December, Lilongwe usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Lilongwe in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 140 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 140 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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