worldweather29°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 71% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Malawi - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Malawi range from 25° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 9 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Malawi's cities today
☀️Liwonde
33°no rain
☀️Mangochi
32°no rain
☀️Mchinji
30°no rain
☁️Lilongwe
29°no rain
☀️Blantyre
29°💧 1.3 mm
☀️Zomba
29°no rain
☀️Nkhotakota
28°💧 0.5 mm
☀️Karonga
28°💧 0.5 mm
🌤️Dedza
25°no rain
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Malawi
today☁️
29°💧 0.5 mm
Sun☀️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Mon☀️
27°💧 0.2 mm
Tue☀️
25°💧 0.3 mm
Wed🌤️
25°💧 0.5 mm
Thu☀️
27°💧 0.1 mm
Fri☀️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Sat☀️
29°💧 0.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Tuesday 8 Sept in Malawi, the forecast high is 25°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 32°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–31°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–32°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
25°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–32°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–32°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 29°C–32°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 2020 (27°C) and the warmest was 1991 (32°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - lower than in 98% 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 - Malawi
Malawi 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 22° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
27°
around 19° at night · rain chance 1%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
29°
around 21° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Malawi: 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.
Today vs the next days - Malawi cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Liwonde | 33℃ | 25℃ | 33℃ | - |
| ☀️ Mangochi | 32℃ | 27℃ | 32℃ | - |
| ☀️ Mchinji | 30℃ | 25℃ | 30℃ | - |
| ☁️ Lilongwe | 29℃ | 26℃ | 28℃ | - |
| ☀️ Blantyre | 29℃ | 19℃ | 29℃ | 1.3 mm |
| ☀️ Zomba | 29℃ | 21℃ | 30℃ | - |
| ☀️ Nkhotakota | 28℃ | 25℃ | 29℃ | 0.5 mm |
| ☀️ Karonga | 28℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.5 mm |
| 🌤️ Dedza | 25℃ | 21℃ | 24℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Malawi
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️25°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️25°scattered clouds
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️30°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
Air quality and smog in Malawi
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 42.5 | 45.1 | moderate |
| Lilongwe District | 18.8 | 21 | good |
| Mzuzu | 14.6 | 16.3 | good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
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FAQ - Malawi weather
What is the weather like in Malawi today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 24° at night, broken clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Malawi?
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.