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Malawi
Malawi in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malawi in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Malawi in March?
- Chikwawa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 32°C (90°F) in March; Mzuzu is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
Warmest
32°
Chikwawa
Coolest
24°
Mzuzu
Driest
114 mm
Chikwawa
Across Malawi, March highs run from 24°C (75°F) (Mzuzu) to 32°C (90°F) (Chikwawa). On average it is about as warm as February. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Zomba.
Best places in Malawi in March
79 
Lilongwe
Central Region · Malawi
27° / 17° 136 mm Mar
72
Blantyre
Southern Region · Malawi
26° / 17° 180 mm Mar
73
Zomba
Southern Region · Malawi
27° / 18° 189 mm Mar
70
Monkey Bay
Southern Region · Malawi
29° / 21° 154 mm Mar
66
Mzuzu
Northern Region · Malawi
24° / 16° 229 mm Mar
61
Nkhata Bay
Northern Region · Malawi
28° / 21° 335 mm Mar
57
Nkhotakota
Central Region · Malawi
29° / 21° 358 mm Mar
57
Karonga
Northern Region · Malawi
29° / 21° 282 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 27° | 17° | 136 mm | — | 79 |
| Kasungu | 27° | 17° | 129 mm | — | 74 |
| Zomba | 27° | 18° | 189 mm | — | 73 |
| Blantyre | 26° | 17° | 180 mm | — | 72 |
| Monkey Bay | 29° | 21° | 154 mm | — | 70 |
| Balaka | 29° | 19° | 140 mm | — | 69 |
| Mzimba | 25° | 16° | 163 mm | — | 69 |
| Livingstonia | 25° | 17° | 273 mm | — | 67 |
| Mzuzu | 24° | 16° | 229 mm | — | 66 |
| Mangochi | 29° | 20° | 138 mm | — | 65 |
| Salima | 29° | 21° | 197 mm | — | 63 |
| Nkhata Bay | 28° | 21° | 335 mm | — | 61 |
| Mulanje | 29° | 19° | 292 mm | — | 58 |
| Nkhotakota | 29° | 21° | 358 mm | — | 57 |
| Karonga | 29° | 21° | 282 mm | — | 57 |
| Chikwawa | 32° | 22° | 114 mm | — | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malawi in March?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Mzuzu to 32° in Chikwawa.