Lilongwe weather in January
January in Lilongwe: warm, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Lilongwe · #416 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lilongwe climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 284 mm / 11.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lilongwe in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lilongwe?
- January in Lilongwe: warm, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Lilongwe on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Lilongwe in January?
- In January, Lilongwe averages a daily high of 24.9°C and a low of 18.1°C, with about 283.5 mm of rain over roughly 27.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lilongwe in January?
- Lilongwe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.