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Chizumulu Island in August

Great month. Inside Chizumulu Island's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
26°C (79°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
High
Malawi overall
Prices
High
Malawi overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Chizumulu Island

Inside Chizumulu Island's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Chizumulu Island in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Chizumulu IslandHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 1 day

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
High
Prices · Malawi overall
High

Malawi overall: Peak season: calm lake, good game at Liwonde; book beds early.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chizumulu Island, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 17 °C (63 °F)

    May: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 1 (better)

    May: 4

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

August: Inside Chizumulu Island's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

May: Inside Chizumulu Island's best window: May–Nov (dry season).

Chizumulu Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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