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Best time to visit Lilongwe

Go inApril–September

Most visitors head straight for Lake Malawi.

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Lilongwe month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchGreat27°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilGreat26°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
MayGreat25°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat23°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat23°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat25°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat28°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
OctoberGreat30°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
NovemberGood29°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in December–February.

Malawi is known as ‘the warm heart of Africa’.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Lilongwe?

The best time to visit Lilongwe is April–September. Most visitors head straight for Lake Malawi.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Lilongwe?

Fares to Lilongwe stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Lilongwe busiest?

Lilongwe rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Lilongwe?

October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and June the coolest at 23°C. The wettest period is November–March.

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