Lake Malawi
A freshwater lake so big it has tides, more species of fish than any lake on the planet visible right off the beach with a snorkel, and a nickname, the warm heart of Africa, that turns out to undersell it.
The best time to visit Lake Malawi is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 15:16 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 75°F · rain 0.2in · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Lumbadzi, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C77°F | 323mm12.7in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| February | 25°C78°F | 227mm8.9in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| March | 25°C77°F | 152mm6.0in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 25°C77°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 24°C75°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C72°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C72°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C77°F | 2mm0.1in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C81°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 13mm0.5in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C86°F | 44mm1.7in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| December | 28°C82°F | 160mm6.3in | 12.9h12.9h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MWK · Malawian kwacha
- Language
- English, Chewa, Tumbuka
- Plug
- G
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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