Temperatures in April
It's warm in April in Malawi with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Malawi in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Malawi with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 26°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Malawi will be around 27°C, with nights close to 16°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 33% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Malawi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Malawi in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
48 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 7 days | |
March
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Malawi?
Want nice weather? Then April is a great time to be in Malawi. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Malawi in April
With 35°C, Malawi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C.
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The climate of Malawi is based on weather data from Lilongwe. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malawi for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in April in Malawi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Malawi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Malawi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Malawi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Malawi.
Daily UV Index in April in Malawi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Malawi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Malawi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Malawi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Malawi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Malawi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Malawi
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Malawi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Malawi by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malawi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
