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Best Time for Lilongwe, Lake Malawi & the Southern Highlands

Last updated: 2026-09-23

Preferred months for this journey: May, June, July, August, September, October. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

The reviewed baseline uses the drier road season with current fuel, security, road and daylight checks.
Cyclones, floods and landslides can close roads or make areas inaccessible; a fresh dated review is required.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	20.7°C	26.9°C	324 mm	12.8 h
February	20.4°C	26.6°C	220 mm	12.5 h
March	19.7°C	26.5°C	169 mm	12.1 h
April	17.6°C	25.9°C	51 mm	11.7 h
May	15.1°C	25.1°C	14 mm	11.3 h
June	13.3°C	23.8°C	10 mm	11.2 h
July	12.7°C	23.8°C	18 mm	11.2 h
August	14.4°C	26.6°C	7 mm	11.5 h
September	17.2°C	29.9°C	6 mm	11.9 h
October	20.1°C	32.3°C	14 mm	12.3 h
November	21.4°C	32.3°C	69 mm	12.7 h
December	21.2°C	28.8°C	237 mm	12.8 h