Lilongwe Weather in August
Malawi · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In August, Lilongwe has average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.5 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Lilongwe?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Lilongwe. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Cloud cover | 27% |
| Daylight | 11.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.6 km/h |
| vs July | 3°C warmer than July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Lilongwe in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Lilongwe weather in other months
Jan26°C / 19°C358 mmPoorFeb26°C / 18°C260 mmPoorMar26°C / 18°C150 mmPoorApr26°C / 16°C43 mmExcellentMay25°C / 13°C6 mmExcellentJun24°C / 11°C3 mmExcellentJul24°C / 11°C3 mmExcellentAug27°C / 12°C3 mmExcellentSep30°C / 15°C1 mmExcellentOct32°C / 18°C15 mmGoodNov32°C / 20°C63 mmGoodDec29°C / 19°C226 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit LilongweSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Harare25°C · 2 mm
- Lusaka28°C · 0 mm
- Lubumbashi29°C · 1 mm
- Dodoma30°C · 1 mm
- Victoria Falls30°C · 0 mm
- Dar es Salaam28°C · 14 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.