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Lilongwe
Monday
 66°
overcast clouds
 Clouds100%
 Humidity96%
 Wind4mph
Tue
Min66°
Max77°
Wed
Min66°
Max80°
Thu
Min65°
Max78°
Fri
Min64°
Max81°
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Zomba
Monday
67°
overcast clouds
Clouds96%
Humidity94%
Wind4mph
Tue
Min66°
Max79°
Wed
Min64°
Max79°
Thu
Min66°
Max77°
Fri
Min65°
Max80°
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Mzuzu
Monday
 63°
light rain
Clouds96%
Humidity95%
Wind2mph
Tue
Min62°
Max77°
Wed
Min62°
Max77°
Thu
Min62°
Max70°
Fri
Min61°
Max77°
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Malawi is situated in the tropics and receives good rainfall. It has a Dry season from May to the end of October, and a Wet season from November to April. In the Wet season, many roads deteriorate and a 4×4 is essential. In October, at the end of the Dry season, temperatures rise and relief comes only when the rains start.
Malawi – Month-by-Month
These are the wettest months, characterized by torrential downpours in the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures are around 29°C/84°F and the humidity is high.
Rain is dwindling and so are the temperatures. Daytime temperatures still reach 27°C/81°F but evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
This is the end of summer and the rain has stopped. Temperatures are relatively cool, typically 16°C/61°F in the morning and 26°C/79°F in the afternoon. Nighttime temperatures start to drop.
The average morning temperature is 14°C/57°F. Bring warm clothing for the cold morning game drives in open vehicles. Afternoons will be more pleasant, with temperatures around 25°C/77°F. Nyika Plateau with its high altitude is much colder.
he heat gradually builds, and the first rains bring relief from very dry conditions. Daytime temperatures will be around 29°C/84°F in September and 31°C/88°F in October, the latter being the hottest month. Peak temperatures can be much higher.
This month is unpredictable – the rain starts in the afternoons. Temperatures are between 20°C/68°F in the morning and 31°C/88°F in the afternoon.
