Weather in Lilongwe - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Lilongwe, Malawi: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Lilongwe

today☁️ 29°night 24°

Sun☀️ 28°night 24°

Mon☀️ 27°💧 0.2 mm

Tue☀️ 26°night 19°

Wed☀️ 25°💧 1.5 mm

Thu☀️ 26°night 22°

Fri☀️ 27°night 21°

Sat☀️ 28°night 23°

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Wednesday 9 Sept in Lilongwe, the forecast high is 25°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

29°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–30°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–30°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

27°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 80% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

26°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 92% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Wednesday 9 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 96% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light

Thursday 10 Sept

26°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 89% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

27°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–30°C

cooler than 76% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1993 (26°C) and the warmest was 2008 (31°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - lower than in 78% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Lilongwe

Lilongwe - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Lilongwe 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

28°

around 22° at night · days with rain: 4

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

27°

around 14° at night · rain chance 1%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

29°

around 17° at night · rain chance 5%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Lilongwe: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 22° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 27° in September, and about 29° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Lilongwe

Saturday5 September 2026

☁️29°broken clouds

sunrise 05:47 · sunset 17:40 · night 24° · evening 29° · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 60%

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:47 · sunset 17:40 · night 24° · evening 29° · humidity 37% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 6%

Monday7 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 05:46 · sunset 17:40 · night 20° · evening 28° · rain 0.2 mm · humidity 37% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 2%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 05:45 · sunset 17:40 · night 19° · evening 26° · humidity 34% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:40 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 1.52 mm · humidity 39% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️26°clear sky

sunrise 05:44 · sunset 17:40 · night 22° · evening 26° · humidity 40% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 5%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️27°clear sky

sunrise 05:43 · sunset 17:40 · night 21° · evening 28° · humidity 34% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 1%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:42 · sunset 17:40 · night 23° · evening 29° · humidity 30% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 2%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:40 · night 22° · evening 29° · rain 1.11 mm · humidity 32% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 46%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 29° · rain 2.61 mm · humidity 30% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 15%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:40 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 29° · rain 1.12 mm · humidity 29% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 8%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 29° · humidity 26% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 64%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:39 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 29° · humidity 25% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 98%

Friday18 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 05:38 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 30° · humidity 23% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 05:37 · sunset 17:41 · night 23° · evening 29° · humidity 23% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 61%

Sunday20 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 05:36 · sunset 17:41 · night 26° · evening 28° · humidity 28% · wind 6 m/s

UV index in Lilongwe - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Lilongwe is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Lilongwe weather through the year

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FAQ - Lilongwe weather

What is the weather like in Lilongwe today?

Today it is about 29° during the day and 24° at night, broken clouds.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Lilongwe?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.