Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
August verdict
Malawi in August
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
81
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August26°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Malawi's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August4mm average rain
August is one of Malawi's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August8.9 hours average sun
August is brighter than Malawi's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to Malawi's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August81 weather score
August scores above Malawi's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.