Lilongwe Weather in December
Malawi · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low19°C (67°F)
Rainfall226 mm (8.9 in)
RatingPoor 4.4/10
Expect hot days in Lilongwe in December: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 19°C (67°F). The month is very wet, with about 226 mm (8.9 in) of rain spread over 25 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Lilongwe?
December is not the best time to visit Lilongwe (4.4/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in May to August.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (67°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (74°F) |
| Rainfall | 226 mm (8.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 25 |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 12.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.7 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C cooler than November, with 163 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Lilongwe in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← NovemberBest time to visit LilongweJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Cape Town21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Marrakesh20°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Agadir23°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Luxor24°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Aswan26°C · 0 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada23°C · 1 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Harare28°C · 188 mm
- Lusaka28°C · 225 mm
- Lubumbashi27°C · 263 mm
- Dodoma31°C · 179 mm
- Victoria Falls32°C · 150 mm
- Dar es Salaam30°C · 140 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.