Best time to visit Malawi
Bordered in the north by Tanzania and Zambia, and in the south by Mozambique, Malawi lies between two climatic mega-zones: it’s either wet, or dry, but never very cold.
Malawi’s climate is broadly defined by two seasons: wet and dry. The rainy season, December until late March, can bring some quite serious flooding, so it’s not the best time to visit Malawi for safari, but if birding is your thing, it’s brilliant as migrating species flock from the Northern Hemisphere to the country’s national parks. Malawi begins to dry out in April and May, bringing more sunshine and stable temperatures perfect for watching animals emerge all over Liwonde National Park. The best time to visit is probably June, July and August, with pleasant temperatures and the landscape still green.
Malawi month by month
Malawi self drive holiday
Discover Malawi at your own pace on this self-drive trip
From
£4275
10 days
ex flights
Malawi luxury holiday
A luxury guided trip introducing you to magnificent Malawi
From
£4275
13 days
ex flights
Malawi & Zambia holiday, safari & beach
An unique and unusual safari and beach combination
From
£7250
13 days
ex flights
Malawi tailor made holidays
Magical Malawi combined with a walking safari in Zambia
From
£4695
13 days
ex flights
Malawi conservation research experience
2-12 weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From
£1370 to £4350
14 days
ex flights
Malawi wildlife conservation holiday
Aid animal conservation at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre!
From
£1507 to £4785
15 days
ex flights
Malawi Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
18
27
223
FEB
18
27
188
MAR
17
27
129
APR
15
27
45
MAY
12
26
9
JUN
9
24
1
JUL
9
24
1
AUG
10
25
0
SEP
13
28
1
OCT
16
30
8
NOV
18
30
59
DEC
18
28
179
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Malawi self drive holiday
Discover Malawi at your own pace on this self-drive trip
From
£4275
10 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Festivals & events in Malawi
The Lake of Stars Festival
Launched in 2003, The Lake of Stars Festival brings musicians and performers from around the world to perform on the gorgeous sandy shores of Lake Malawi. Each September, this weekend festival serves a curated line up of music, with local talent playing alongside established international names, across three stages. Talks, poetry, traditional dance, fashion, theatre and art complement the music and the blissful setting provides the chilled-out atmosphere.