When to go · Mzuzu
Mzuzu in April
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Malawi overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malawi overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season)). 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
- MzuzuHighs around 26 °C (79 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 79 °F (26 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 9 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 Mzuzu, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
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)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.
May: Inside Mzuzu's best window: May–Nov (dry season).
Mzuzu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.