Monthly climate guide

Lilongwe weather in January

January in Lilongwe is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and night-time lows near 18°C (64°F). The month usually brings about 330 mm of rain (very wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.

What stands out in January

Rain is above Lilongwe's usual level, by about 268%.
Just 240 km apart, but Lilongwe runs about 2°C cooler than Blantyre this month.
Humidity near 84% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
This is rainy-season territory in Lilongwe: short, heavy downpours are typical.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

26°C

79°F

Avg low

18°C

64°F

Rainfall

330 mm

very wet

Humidity

84%

relative

Sky

88%

cloud · often cloudy

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Average monthly climate in Lilongwe
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F	330 mm	84%	88%
February	26°C / 78°F	18°C / 64°F	242 mm	86%	83%
March	26°C / 78°F	17°C / 62°F	145 mm	85%	71%
April	25°C / 77°F	15°C / 59°F	46 mm	82%	49%
May	25°C / 76°F	12°C / 54°F	8 mm	76%	30%
June	24°C / 74°F	10°C / 51°F	1 mm	71%	26%
July	24°C / 75°F	10°C / 49°F	2 mm	67%	26%
August	27°C / 80°F	12°C / 53°F	1 mm	59%	21%
September	30°C / 85°F	15°C / 58°F	1 mm	51%	15%
October	32°C / 89°F	18°C / 64°F	15 mm	50%	30%
November	32°C / 89°F	19°C / 66°F	56 mm	56%	51%
December	28°C / 83°F	19°C / 65°F	230 mm	75%	78%

What to pack for January

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
Water-resistant shoes
Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests

Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is January a good time to visit Lilongwe?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Malawi cities in January

Blantyre

28° / 21°C · 343 mm

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Lilongwe in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Lilongwe?

January is one of the wetter months in Lilongwe, with about 330 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Lilongwe in January?

Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Lilongwe in January?

Lilongwe typically gets around 330 mm of rain in January — very wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lilongwe (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.