Climate normals · 1970–2000
Lilongwe Climate
Lilongwe is a city in Malawi (C) with a population of about 1,115,815. Its average annual temperature is 20.4°C (69°F), with roughly 872 mm of rain per year.
20.4°C
Avg Temp
872
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Lilongwe Climate
Lilongwe has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F) and receives about 872 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.4°C
Avg Temp
872
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 228 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 193 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 136 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 45 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 9 mm |
| June | 17° / 62° | 1 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 2 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 1 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 9 mm |
| November | 24° / 74° | 69 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 179 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lilongwe
The most comfortable months to visit Lilongwe are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Lilongwe are typically September, October and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Lilongwe, Malawi has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C and about 872 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Lilongwe average about 30°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.