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Best time to visit Malawi
By region
When to visit Malawi
May–October is dry and cooler, best for travel; July–September is peak at the lake. November–April is rainy; roads can be difficult and malaria risk rises.
Best months across Malawi
Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.
| Place | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | ★ 25° | ★ 24° | ★ 24° | ★ 26° | ★ 30° | ★ 32° | 32° | 28° |
| Cape Maclear | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | ★ 27° | ★ 26° | ★ 26° | ★ 28° | ★ 31° | ★ 34° | 34° | 30° |
Weather & best time by place
Sources
- NASA POWER climatology
- US State Department travel advisory
- Malawi Department of Immigration
- UK FCDO travel advice: Malawi
- World Bank open data
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