Lilongwe weather
At 8:45 PM local time it was clear and 23°C (73°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Nov. Lilongwe sits 1057 m (3,468 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Lilongwe weather
Is it raining in Lilongwe right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lilongwe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–34° and lows of 17–21°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Lilongwe lately?
In the past 7 days, Lilongwe had 1 rainy day and 3.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lilongwe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lilongwe weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lilongwe?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lilongwe is Apr–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 31°C (88°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Lilongwe?
January is the wettest month, with about 307 mm (12.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Lilongwe?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Does Lilongwe have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Lilongwe weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months