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.

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 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

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