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City Trips Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

May, June, July

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Avoid

January, February, March, April, December

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Weather

18°C – 25°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Planning a city trip to Malawi?

The best time to visit Malawi for a city trip is May, June, July, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Malawi

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°233
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°210
March
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°206
April
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°101
May
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°25
June
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°11
July
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°9
August
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°4
September
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°3
October
81Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°18
November
70Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°76
December
51Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°217

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Malawi

When is the best time to visit Malawi for city trips?

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The best time to visit Malawi for city trips is typically in May, June, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Malawi?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for city trips.

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Plan your city trip to Malawi

Now you know the best time to visit Malawi — here are a few useful next steps to plan your trip.

Where to stay

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Getting around

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