Lilongwe weather in May
May in Lilongwe: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Lilongwe · #1 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 97/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Lilongwe climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Lilongwe in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Lilongwe?
- May in Lilongwe: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Lilongwe on SeasonMap's comfort score (97/100).
- What is the weather like in Lilongwe in May?
- In May, Lilongwe averages a daily high of 24.5°C and a low of 12.8°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lilongwe in May?
- Lilongwe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in May.