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Outdoor activities Potential

73/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, May, June

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Avoid

January, February, March, December

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Weather

17°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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General Travel

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Lilongwe?

The best time to visit Lilongwe for hiking is April, May, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lilongwe

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°242
February
44Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°179
March
52Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°135
April
73Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°33
May
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°7
June
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°1
July
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°1
August
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°0
September
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°1
October
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°8
November
54Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°53
December
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°165

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

Quick summary: visiting Lilongwe

When is the best time to visit Lilongwe for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Lilongwe for outdoor activities is typically in April, May, June, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lilongwe?

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Rainy season typically: December–February. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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