Malawi Weather

Weather in Malawi at a glance

Our Malawi coverage centers on Lilongwe, which has a humid subtropical climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in November and 75°F (24°C) in July, with about 102 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Lilongwe - annual average 70°
Best time to visit: April to September
Climate type: humid subtropical

The bigger picture

Lilongwe averages 10.6 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 754 mm (29.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally April to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Lilongwe climate page.

Lilongwe Clear 67°

Malawi cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Lilongwe	70°	Nov · 88°	Jul · 51°	102	10.6	0

Malawi weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	79°	65°	24	8.6 h/day
February	80°	65°	22	9.5 h/day
March	79°	63°	19	10.2 h/day
April	79°	60°	8	10.6 h/day
May	78°	56°	2	10.8 h/day
June	75°	52°	1	10.4 h/day
July	75°	51°	0	10.6 h/day
August	79°	54°	0	11.2 h/day
September	83°	59°	0	11.3 h/day
October	87°	64°	2	11.7 h/day
November	88°	67°	7	11.8 h/day
December	84°	66°	18	10.5 h/day

Malawi weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Malawi?

Averaged across the covered cities, April to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Malawi?

Snow is essentially absent in the Malawi cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Malawi like?

The covered cities fall under humid subtropical climate. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

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