Lilongwe weather in February (Malawi)

Is February a good time to explore Lilongwe weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In February, Lilongwe tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 27°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 18°C.

Precipitation

Lilongwe in February usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 145 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lilongwe, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 145 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lilongwe.

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.