Best time to visit Malawi
The best time to visit Malawi is May, June and August, when its 2 destinations average 97/100 for climate comfort — January is the weakest month, at 65/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Malawi destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Malawi climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65 | 25°C | 368 mm | Lilongwe 66 |
| February | 71 | 25.4°C | 213 mm | Blantyre 71 |
| March | 73 | 24.7°C | 240 mm | Lilongwe 77 |
| April | 88 | 24.8°C | 32 mm | Lilongwe 90 |
| May | 97 | 23.8°C | 5 mm | Lilongwe 97 |
| June | 93 | 21.8°C | 11 mm | Lilongwe 95 |
| July | 92 | 21.5°C | 6 mm | Lilongwe 93 |
| August | 97 | 24.3°C | 4 mm | Blantyre 97 |
| September | 93 | 26.8°C | 2 mm | Blantyre 94 |
| October | 88 | 29.5°C | 20 mm | Lilongwe 88 |
| November | 82 | 29.7°C | 59 mm | Lilongwe 83 |
| December | 75 | 27.7°C | 164 mm | Lilongwe 76 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Malawi destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in Malawi
Malawi — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Malawi?
- May, June and August. Across Malawi's 2 destinations, May averages 97/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 23.8°C and 5 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Malawi?
- January, averaging 65/100 — mean highs of 25°C and 368 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Malawi?
- November, with mean daily highs of 29.7°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Malawi?
- January, averaging 368 mm of rain.