Lilongwe weather in May (Malawi)

How is the weather in Lilongwe in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Lilongwe, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Lilongwe in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.1 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Lilongwe. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lilongwe, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 6.1 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 265 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in May

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

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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