Lilongwe in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +26°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 207 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
207 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lilongwe has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Lilongwe in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lilongwe for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +26°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +17°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +26°C.
Is Lilongwe warm or cold in January?
Lilongwe is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +28°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +19°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Lilongwe:
Climate in Lilongwe in January
Lilongwe weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+26°C
+26°C
Min. temperature
+14°C
+15°C
+14°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+33°C
+32°C
Rainfall
140 mm
207 mm
164 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
4
2
3
Rainy days
18
20
18
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +26°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 140 mm to 207 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in December to 0 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Lilongwe in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lilongwe is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Lilongwe based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 286 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Lilongwe, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Lilongwe wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 207 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Lilongwe?
This is the weather in Lilongwe in January 2024:
1 January
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+25°C
2 January
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+26°C
3 January
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+25°C
4 January
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+28°C
5 January
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+27°C
6 January
☁️
+27°C
7 January
🌧️
+25°C
8 January
☁️
+26°C
9 January
☁️
+24°C
10 January
🌧️
+25°C
11 January
🌧️
+25°C
12 January
🌧️
+24°C
13 January
☁️
+25°C
14 January
🌧️
+24°C
15 January
🌧️
+25°C
16 January
🌧️
+22°C
17 January
☁️
+26°C
18 January
☁️
+25°C
19 January
🌧️
+26°C
20 January
☁️
+27°C
21 January
🌧️
+24°C
22 January
🌧️
+24°C
23 January
🌧️
+24°C
24 January
☁️
+27°C
25 January
🌧️
+28°C
26 January
🌧️
+24°C
27 January
☁️
+27°C
28 January
☁️
+26°C
29 January
🌧️
+27°C
30 January
☁️
+27°C
31 January
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+26°C
In January 2024 Lilongwe had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lilongwe climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lilongwe in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+25°C) and the highest in 2024 (+27°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 452 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 1183 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lilongwe in January:
Is January a good time to visit Lilongwe?
It’s always a good time to visit Lilongwe, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Lilongwe in January?
January is warm in Lilongwe. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Lilongwe rainy in January?
Lilongwe is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Lilongwe in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lilongwe in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lilongwe, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
