Best Time to Visit Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi
Lilongwe is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Lilongwe for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July to 23.7°C / 74.7°F in November, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (August) to 228 mm / 9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lilongwe, Lilongwe, Malawi's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lilongwe's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 20.7°C69.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.7°C65.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.6°C61.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.8°C64°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.9°C69.6°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lilongwe?
The best time to visit Lilongwe for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 23.7°C / 74.7°F, and the driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lilongwe's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lilongwe?
The rainy season at Lilongwe, Lilongwe runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 45 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is January (228 mm / 9 in).
What is the driest month in Lilongwe?
The driest month in Lilongwe is August, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.8°C / 64°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lilongwe?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lilongwe — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 228 mm / 9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
Is Lilongwe climate different from Malawi overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lilongwe figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Malawi figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lilongwe specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.