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Weather & Climate in Liwonde, Malawi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liwonde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -15.0667°N, 35.2254°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Blantyre |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 22, 1995 | 16 km NW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2000 | 49 km SE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2007 | 29 km N of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.8 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 59 km WNW of Mwanza, Malawi | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 13 km NE of Chipoka, Malawi | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1998 | 2 km SE of Blantyre, Malawi | M4.6 | 84 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2012 | 44 km ESE of Phalombe, Malawi | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 18 km WNW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 35 km S of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 6 km WNW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 10 km WSW of Zomba, Malawi | M4.0 | 40 km | 23 km |
| May 5, 2022 | 72 km SW of Dedza, Malawi | M3.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 43 km SSW of Monkey Bay, Malawi | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in |
Liwonde has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (0.5").