When to go · Lilongwe
Lilongwe in July
Good month. Coolest month; dry.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 8°C46°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Malawi overall
- Prices
- High
- Malawi overall
Verdict
GoodVoykit month rating for Lilongwe
Coolest month; dry.
Weather in July
- LilongweHighs around 22 °C, lows around 8 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 46 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Central plateau and cities, Malawi · Lilongwe, Dedza, Blantyrecool
Pleasant dry winters; storms Dec–Mar and power and fuel shortages at any time.
Dry season season
Clear, sunny days and cool nights; the best window for the city and the lake.
Watch: Cold mornings in June and July.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day
6 July · Capital Hill
Public holiday; ceremonies and road closures.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malawi overall
- High
- Prices · Malawi overall
- High
Malawi overall: European holidays fill lodges; 6 July Independence Day.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket