When to go · Monkey Bay
Monkey Bay in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Malawi overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malawi overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- Monkey BayHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 81 °F (27 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malawi overall
- Low
- Prices · Malawi overall
- Medium
Malawi overall: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monkey Bay, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
May: Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).
Monkey Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.