When to go · Lilongwe
Lilongwe in May
Great month. Dry and mild.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malawi overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malawi overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Lilongwe
Dry and mild.
Weather in May
- LilongweHighs around 24 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 2 days
- Central plateau and cities, Malawi · Lilongwe, Dedza, Blantyrebest weather
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malawi overall
- Medium
- Prices · Malawi overall
- Medium
Malawi overall: Dry season starts; lake visibility improves for snorkelling at Cape Maclear.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings