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February · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 50/100

Lilongwe in February

Fair · 50/100
High / low26° / 18°daily averages
Precipitation186 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover60%monthly average
13.97° S, 33.79° EElevation 1,056 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLilongwe · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low26° / 18°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Lilongwe averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 18° — warm weather by day. Expect around 186 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change.

February scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Lilongwe. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 18:16 local time, giving 12 h 33 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%90%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%50%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Malawi's best in February

Where to go in February
Blantyre
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Blantyre

Southern Region
25°Feb high
23wet days
56score
Blantyre
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Zomba

Southern Region
26°Feb high
22wet days
52score
Zomba
Mzuzu
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Mzuzu

Northern Region
24°Feb high
26wet days
48score
Mzuzu
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Kasungu

Central Region
26°Feb high
24wet days
46score
Kasungu
·Questions

Lilongwe in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Lilongwe?

February scores 50/100 for Lilongwe, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Lilongwe in February?

Daytime highs average 26°C and night-time lows 18°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Lilongwe in February?

Lilongwe receives about 186 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 24 days.