The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
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The best time to visit Malawi
The best time to visit Malawi is from June to August. The country’s unique wildlife, particularly that found in Liwonde National Park, can be observed with ease on the backdrop of clear skies and sweeping emerald landscapes.
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Visiting Malawi in January
Visiting Malawi in February
The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
Visiting Malawi in March
The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
Visiting Malawi in April
The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
Visiting Malawi in May
The first half of the dry season runs from May until August, with temperatures at their coolest. Nighttime temperatures can drop to single digits and some highland areas even receive frost.
Visiting Malawi in June
The first half of the dry season runs from May until August, with temperatures at their coolest. Nighttime temperatures can drop to single digits and some highland areas even receive frost.
Visiting Malawi in July
The first half of the dry season runs from May until August, with temperatures at their coolest. Nighttime temperatures can drop to single digits and some highland areas even receive frost.
Visiting Malawi in August
The first half of the dry season runs from May until August, with temperatures at their coolest. Nighttime temperatures can drop to single digits and some highland areas even receive frost.
Visiting Malawi in September
The last part of the dry season brings much warmer weather, as humidity increases. This short period of hot, dry weather stretches from September and into October.
Visiting Malawi in October
The last part of the dry season brings much warmer weather, as humidity increases. This short period of hot, dry weather stretches from September and into October.
Visiting Malawi in November
The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
Visiting Malawi in December
The wet season begins in November and lasts until April. During this time, the weather is hot and humid, with heavy rainfall across the country.
Malawi climate guide
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Explore Malawi
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Lake Malawi
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Liwonde National Park
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Nyika Plateau
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Thyolo
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Zomba Plateau
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