Malawi in August

August is Malawi's best month (rank 1 of 12): its 3 destinations average 95/100, led by Blantyre at 97 — 23°C and 2 rainy days — while Nkhata Bay is warmer at 26°C and scores 93.

#1 of 12 months for Malawi · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇲🇼 Malawi, month by month

95/100 in August
  1. 58Jan
  2. 65Feb
  3. 68Mar
  4. 84Apr
  5. 93May
  6. 92Jun
  7. 90Jul
  8. 95Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 87Oct
  11. 80Nov
  12. 69Dec

Where in Malawi in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1BlantyreCity23°C8 mm · 2 days97 tier SYes
2LilongweCity24°C1 mm · 0 days95 tier SYes
3Nkhata BayBeach26°C12 mm · 4 days93 tier SYes

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Malawi in August

  • Malipenga dance season · Nkhata Bay · 1–31 Aug (usually)

Other good months for Malawi

May · 93/100June · 92/100September · 92/100Weakest: January · 58/100
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