The climate of Malawi
The current climate in Malawi features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Malawi.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Malawi receives 1049 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Malawi is based on weather data from Lilongwe. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malawi to get the 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Malawi
The climate table of Malawi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Malawi. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Malawi
Yearly Temperature in Malawi
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Malawi. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Malawi
Total Yearly Precipitation in Malawi
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Malawi
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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.