Malawi in December

December is Malawi's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 3 destinations average 70/100, led by Lilongwe at 73 — 30°C and 18 rainy days — while Nkhata Bay trails at 68 with 230 mm of rain.

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

Where in Malawi in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1LilongweCity30°C136 mm · 18 days73 tier B
2BlantyreCity31°C191 mm · 21 days69 tier C
3Nkhata BayBeach28°C230 mm · 20 days68 tier C

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 December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

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