Lilongwe weather in March (Malawi)

Planning a trip to Lilongwe in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Lilongwe generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 18°C.

Lilongwe in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 March

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 171 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in March

Find out more about the weather in Malawi in March 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 March?

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 March.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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