Climate of Lilongwe, Malawi
Area-weighted average across Lilongwe. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Lilongwe, a subdivision of Malawi, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.8°C / 60.4°F in July to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in November, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 238 mm / 9.4 in depending on the season (929 mm / 36.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 238 mm9.4″ | — |
| February | 21.3°C70.3°F | 203 mm8″ | — |
| March | 21°C69.8°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| April | 20.3°C68.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 18.3°C64.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.2°C61.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.8°C60.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.5°C63.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.6°C69.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23.1°C73.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| December | 22.1°C71.8°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lilongwe?
The best months to visit Lilongwe, Malawi for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 23.1°C / 73.6°F, and the driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Lilongwe?
Lilongwe, Malawi has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.8°C / 60.4°F in July to 23.1°C / 73.6°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 929 mm / 36.6 in, with the wettest month being January (238 mm / 9.4 in) and the driest August (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Lilongwe?
The hottest month in Lilongwe is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.1°C / 73.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Lilongwe?
The coldest month in Lilongwe is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.8°C / 60.4°F.
When does it rain most in Lilongwe?
The wettest month in Lilongwe is January, averaging about 238 mm / 9.4 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in.