Lilongwe weather in January (Malawi)

Curious about the January weather in Lilongwe? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Lilongwe typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Lilongwe in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 136 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lilongwe. 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 January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 233 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83%  

Sunshine 136 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in January

Find out more about the weather in Malawi in January and which places have the best weather 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 Lilongwe in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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