Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Malawi in March
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 241mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
241mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 241mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced 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
March28°C average high
March is close to Malawi's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March241mm average rain
March is one of Malawi's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March6.5 hours average sun
March is below Malawi's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March0°C average sea
March 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
March56 weather score
March scores below Malawi's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.