Central Region weather in March
March is a fair month to visit Central Region: highs of 25°C (77°F) and about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 16°C (62°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with February, it is about as warm and drier; April brings highs of 25°C (76°F) and 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lilongwe, the largest city in Central Region. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Central Region?
fair month Weather score 60/100.
March is a fair month in Central Region. The weather is usually best in Apr–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Central Region in March?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 151 mm (5.9 in) falls in an average March. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Central Region in March?
Days average 25°C (77°F) and nights 16°C (62°F).
Central Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 307 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 216 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| March | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 151 mm | 74% | fair |
| April | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm | 51% | best |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 mm | 37% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 2 mm | 36% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 3 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 2 mm | 30% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm | 24% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 mm | 34% | best |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 63 mm | 54% | best |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 242 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Central Region in March
Weather can differ a lot within Central Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 151 mm | fair |
| Kasungu | 25°C (78°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 176 mm | fair |
| Salima | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 161 mm | fair |
| Dedza | 24°C (76°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm | fair |
| Nkhotakota | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 156 mm | fair |
| Mchinji | 26°C (80°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 144 mm | fair |
| Mponela | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 168 mm | fair |
| Ntcheu | 25°C (76°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 167 mm | fair |