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Lilongwe weather in October (Malawi)

Will it be warm or cold in Lilongwe this October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Lilongwe during October, which means very high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 31°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 18°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Lilongwe in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 283 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lilongwe, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 13 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 53%  
SunshineSunshine 283 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malawi in October

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lilongwe.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malawi? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malawi. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.