Lilongwe, Malawi Weather
Lilongwe hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 78°F (25°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical July high of 75°F (24°C).
Current conditions in detail
Lilongwe weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Lilongwe looks sunny, with a high of 79° and an overnight low of 52°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Lilongwe 14-day forecast
About the weather in Lilongwe
Lilongwe has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 75°F (24°C) in July to around 88°F (31°C) in November, and the city records roughly 102 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Lilongwe weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: November - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 75°F (24°C)
- Record high: 97°F (36°C) · Record low: 42°F (6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (24 rainy days) · Sunniest: November (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on November. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (19°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows around 51°F (11°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 97°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 42°F (6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.6 inches (220 mm) of rain over 24 days, while August is the driest. November brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Lilongwe is hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); rain falls on about 9 days over the three months.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Lilongwe is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 64 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Lilongwe is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Lilongwe is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Lilongwe by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 65° | 24 | 8.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 83% |
| February | 80° | 65° | 22 | 7.4 in | 9.5 h/day | 84% |
| March | 79° | 63° | 19 | 5.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 83% |
| April | 79° | 60° | 8 | 1.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 77% |
| May | 78° | 56° | 2 | 0.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 66% |
| June | 75° | 52° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 63% |
| July | 75° | 51° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 59% |
| August | 79° | 54° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.2 h/day | 53% |
| September | 83° | 59° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.3 h/day | 48% |
| October | 87° | 64° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 49% |
| November | 88° | 67° | 7 | 1.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 56% |
| December | 84° | 66° | 18 | 5.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 73% |