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March · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 57/100

Lilongwe in March

Fair · 57/100
High / low26° / 18°daily averages
Precipitation124 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover45%monthly average
13.97° S, 33.79° EElevation 1,056 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goLilongwe · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57March
Best timeJun–Aug
March: high / low26° / 18°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Lilongwe averages daytime highs of 26° and night-time lows of 18° — warm weather by day. Expect around 124 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change.

March scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th 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 05:49 and sets at 18:00 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%90%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%75%

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

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Malawi's best in March

Where to go in March
Blantyre
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Blantyre

Southern Region
25°Mar high
21wet days
62score
Blantyre
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Zomba

Southern Region
26°Mar high
20wet days
58score
Zomba
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Kasungu

Central Region
26°Mar high
22wet days
54score
Kasungu
Mzuzu
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Mzuzu

Northern Region
24°Mar high
28wet days
51score
Mzuzu
·Questions

Lilongwe in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Lilongwe?

March scores 57/100 for Lilongwe, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 26°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Lilongwe in March?

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

Does it rain a lot in Lilongwe in March?

Lilongwe receives about 124 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 21 days.