Current Weather and Forecast in Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi 🇲🇼 · Local time 05:19
68°
Overcast Feels like 69° · High 88° / Low 68°
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
73%
0 Low
Updated just now

Lilongwe hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is right in line with the typical October high of 87°F (31°C).

Now
20%
5:24 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
18%
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12 PM
1 PM
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3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
5:41 PM
Sunset
6 PM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
69°
Wind
5 mph
NE · gusts 21 mph
Humidity
73%
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
4% chance today

Lilongwe weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Lilongwe looks sunny, with a high of 90° and an overnight low of 71°. Rain is unlikely (4% chance). Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 13 (extreme).

High / Low
90° / 71°
Precipitation
4%
Sunrise / sunset
05:23 AM / 05:41 PM

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Lilongwe 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 88° Low 68°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 90° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 90° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 89° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 90° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 88° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 90° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 90° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 90° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 87° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 86° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 89° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 90° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 92° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Lilongwe

Lilongwe has a humid subtropical climate. November is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and July the coldest, when nights fall to around 51°. January brings the most rain, on about 24 days, while November is the sunniest, with 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 102 days.

Lilongwe climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

How warm is Lilongwe on average?
70°F (21°C) across all twelve months - about 80°F (27°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) after dark.
Does it snow in Lilongwe?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Lilongwe shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When should I visit Lilongwe?
The best time to visit Lilongwe is generally April to September, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 78°F (26°C), with rain on about 2 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Which month is wettest in Lilongwe?
January, at 8.6 inches (220 mm) over about 24 days. August is the driest month, at 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the coldest month in Lilongwe?
July, with highs of 75°F (24°C) and lows near 51°F (11°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 42°F (6°C).
When is Lilongwe at its hottest?
November, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 67°F (19°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).