Lake Malawi Weather Forecast
Lake Malawi weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Malawi is a lake in Mozambique. Lake Malawi is a lake known as a rift valley lake of cichlids.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Lake Malawi with overcast. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 67°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Malawi is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 65°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Malawi today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lake Malawi right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:50 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Malawi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 67° | 94% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 68° | 2% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 68° | 0% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 68° | 2% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 69° | 25% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 67° | 83% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 66° | 63% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 67° | 29% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 68° | 10% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 72° / 68° | 16% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 69° | 6% | 19 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 71° | 2% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 71° | 4% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 67° | 6% · 0,2 in | 24 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 66° | 27% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Lake Malawi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76° | 70° | 18,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 77° | 71° | 17,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 76° | 70° | 17,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 75° | 70° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 73° | 69° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 66° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 69° | 65° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 70° | 66° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 75° | 70° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 73° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 78° | 73° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 78° | 72° | 14,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Malawi
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Lake Malawi
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Malawi
Go in June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Lake Malawi
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Malawi?
Lake Malawi is a lake in Mozambique. Its coordinates are -12, 34.5. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Lake Malawi right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Malawi?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Malawi, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Malawi in?
Lake Malawi observes Africa/Maputo (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:50 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
