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Lilongwe weather in March (Malawi)

What is the weather forecast for Lilongwe in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In March, Lilongwe tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 27°C, cooling off to about 18°C at night.

Precipitation

Lilongwe in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 171 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.

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Lilongwe, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in March

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

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In March generally
pleasant weather
with high temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malawi, check out our Lilongwe's climate page.

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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