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Malawi
Malawi in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malawi in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Malawi in August?
- Chikwawa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (85°F) in August; Mzuzu is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
Warmest
30°
Chikwawa
Coolest
21°
Mzuzu
Driest
0 mm
Lilongwe
August in Malawi ranges from 21°C (70°F) in Mzuzu to 30°C (85°F) in Chikwawa — a spread of 9 degrees across the country. On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) warmer than July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Nkhata Bay.
Best places in Malawi in August
100 
Lilongwe
Central Region · Malawi
25° / 11° 0 mm Aug
99
Blantyre
Southern Region · Malawi
23° / 12° 12 mm Aug
100
Nkhata Bay
Northern Region · Malawi
25° / 16° 5 mm Aug
99
Zomba
Southern Region · Malawi
25° / 14° 27 mm Aug
100
Nkhotakota
Central Region · Malawi
26° / 16° 2 mm Aug
100
Monkey Bay
Southern Region · Malawi
26° / 17° 8 mm Aug
100
Karonga
Northern Region · Malawi
27° / 18° 1 mm Aug
97
Mzuzu
Northern Region · Malawi
21° / 8° 8 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 25° | 11° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Nkhata Bay | 25° | 16° | 5 mm | — | 100 |
| Nkhotakota | 26° | 16° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Monkey Bay | 26° | 17° | 8 mm | — | 100 |
| Karonga | 27° | 18° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Livingstonia | 22° | 12° | 4 mm | — | 100 |
| Mzimba | 24° | 10° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Kasungu | 26° | 11° | 0 mm | — | 100 |
| Blantyre | 23° | 12° | 12 mm | — | 99 |
| Zomba | 25° | 14° | 27 mm | — | 99 |
| Mzuzu | 21° | 8° | 8 mm | — | 97 |
| Balaka | 27° | 14° | 70 mm | — | 97 |
| Mulanje | 26° | 13° | 28 mm | — | 95 |
| Mangochi | 28° | 15° | 17 mm | — | 94 |
| Salima | 28° | 15° | 1 mm | — | 91 |
| Chikwawa | 30° | 15° | 10 mm | — | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malawi in August?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Mzuzu to 30° in Chikwawa.