Best Time to Visit Lilongwe for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, September, July

Avoid

January, February, March, December

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Weather

17°C – 24°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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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.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lilongwe

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	53Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	27°	242	18.6	84%	wet
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	27°	179	14.6	84%	wet
March	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	135	11.5	83%	shoulder
April	82Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	33	5.5	79%	dry
May	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	7	1.9	75%	dry
June	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	1	0.8	68%	dry
July	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	24°	1	0.8	65%	dry
August	100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	0	0	59%	dry
September	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	1	0.9	53%	dry
October	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	8	2.5	54%	dry
November	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	53	6	63%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	23°	28°	165	15.7	79%	wet