When to go
The best time to visit Malawi runs from
mid-May to August, since it is the coolest within the dry season.
It should be remembered that at higher altitudes, nights during this period can be cold, with possible frosts, but at least you avoid the sultry heat and the rainfall of the period from December to April, and also the blistering heat that affects the lowlands from September to November, in addition to cyclones, which are possible from November to mid-May.
However, if you do not suffer from the heat and prefer the intense heat to the risk of a bit of cold at night, you can choose
September and October, or the second half of August, when the temperature begins to rise.
What to pack
In
winter (June-August): in Lilongwe and Blantyre, bring spring/autumn clothes (light for the day), and a sweater and a jacket for the evening. For the southern plains, bring light clothing, and a sweatshirt for the evening. For the shores of Lake Malawi, bring light clothing, a sweatshirt and a light jacket, and a scarf for the breeze. For the mountainous areas, spring/autumn clothes for the day, a sweater, a warm jacket and a hat for the evening, and hiking shoes.
In
summer (December-February): in Lilongwe and Blantyre, bring light clothes, a sun hat, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella. For the shores of Lake Malawi and the southern plains, loose-fitting clothing, light shirts and pants of natural fibers (cotton, linen), a sun hat, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella. For the mountainous areas, spring/autumn clothes, a jacket, a raincoat, a sun hat, and hiking shoes.
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