Central Region weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Central Region, Malawi. Like most weather services, we show Central Region at one spot: Lilongwe, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–NovOff season Dec–Feb
About Lilongwe weather
Is it raining in Lilongwe right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Lilongwe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–34° and lows of 17–21°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Lilongwe lately?
In the past 7 days, Lilongwe had 1 rainy day and 3.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lilongwe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Central Region weather by month
When is the best time to visit Central Region?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Central Region is Apr–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 31°C (88°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Central Region?
January is the wettest month, with about 307 mm (12.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Central Region?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Does Central Region have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Apr–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Central Region weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lilongwe), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Central Region
Weather can differ a lot within Central Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | Apr–Nov | Dec–Mar | 23–31°C | 1,047 mm |
| Kasungu | Apr–Nov | Dec–Mar | 23–31°C | 1,065 mm |
| Salima | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–32°C | 1,069 mm |
| Dedza | Apr–Nov | Dec–Mar | 21–29°C | 1,123 mm |
| Nkhotakota | Apr–Oct | Dec–Mar | 26–33°C | 982 mm |
| Mchinji | Apr–Oct | Dec–Feb | 24–33°C | 973 mm |
| Mponela | Apr–Nov | Dec–Mar | 23–31°C | 1,069 mm |
| Ntcheu | Apr–Nov | Dec–Mar | 21–30°C | 1,197 mm |