What’s the climate like in Malawi?
The current climate of Malawi features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 23°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Malawi in recent years was 42°C in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in June 2014.
On average, Malawi receives 1049 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
Best time to visit Malawi?
The best time to visit Malawi for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Malawi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Malawi
The climate table of Malawi shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 317 | 259 | 169 | 48 | 4,9 | 2,7 | 2,3 | 1,2 | 1,0 | 8,5 | 55 | 180 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 23°C in July
- Precipitation: 1049 mm per year, averaging 87 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,0 mm in September, 1,2 mm in August and 2,3 mm in July
- Wettest months: 317 mm in January, 259 mm in February and 180 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Malawi
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Malawi
This graph shows how much precipitation Malawi gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Malawi
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Malawi. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Malawi
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Malawi. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Malawi
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Malawi over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
