Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
August, September, July
January, February, March, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
Good For
General Travel
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lilongwe?
The best time to visit Lilongwe for backpacking is August, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Lilongwe due to better weather and lower costs.
→ See where to stay in LilongweBackpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Lilongwe
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 242 |
February | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 179 |
March | 65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 135 |
April | 82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 33 |
May | 88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 7 |
June | 94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 1 |
July | 96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 1 |
August | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 0 |
September | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 1 |
October | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 8 |
November | 85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 53 |
December | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 23° | 165 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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