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When to go · Likoma Island

Likoma Island in October

Great month. Inside Likoma Island's best window: May–Nov.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
26°C (79°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Malawi overall
Prices
Medium
Malawi overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Likoma Island

Inside Likoma Island's best window: May–Nov.

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Likoma Island in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Likoma IslandHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
Medium
Prices · Malawi overall
Medium

Malawi overall: Very hot and hazy; superb game, but plan midday rest.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 26 °C (79 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    May: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    May: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Inside Likoma Island's best window: May–Nov.

May: Inside Likoma Island's best window: May–Nov.

Likoma 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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