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Reasons To
Visit Malawi

  • Beaches

    The majestic Lake Malawi covers a fifth of the country, its sparkling waters stretching for 500 kilometres. Fringed by idyllic sandy beaches, it is often more reminiscent of the ocean off a tropical island than a rare body of water in a landlocked African country.

    Beaches
  • Birds

    With excellent guides and a range of water habitats, Malawi is a great destination for birding enthusiasts. Possibly best of all is the Nyika Plateau, home to a range of species that you will not find in neighbouring countries due to its utterly unique environment.

    Birds
  • Colonial History

    Always peaceful and welcoming, Malawi boasts a rich cultural and colonial heritage. An integral part of the missionary route trodden by Livingstone and his followers, echoes can be seen in Blantyre and Zomba, but nowhere is it more apparent than at the awesome St Peter’s Cathedral on Likoma Island.

    Colonial History
  • Diving and snorkelling

    For the freshwater and cychlid enthusiast, Lake Malawi is a spectacular arena for snorkelling and diving. On the lake there are several places that offer top class snorkelling and diving spots, including Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island and Danforth Yachting in the Cape Maclear area.

    Diving and snorkelling
  • Tea Plantations

    In the shadow of Mount Mulanje, the tea plantations of Thyolo are a wonderfully relaxed place to visit and enjoy the brilliant green fields, mahogany forests and small water falls. Time can be spent learning about how the tea is made or exploring the lush landscapes under your own steam.

    Tea Plantations
  • Tropical Fish

    Lake Malawi is a mecca for enthusiasts of smaller aquatic life, with more freshwater fish species than Europe and North America combined. The sparkling tropical waters are filled with over 1,000 different rainbow-coloured cychlid fish, many of which are endemic to the lake.

    Tropical Fish
  • Wildlife

    Malawi isn't a Big 5 Safari destination however Liwonde National Park does offer beautiful riverine scenery, large herds of elephant, big hippo pods, crocs, several different antelope species and a myriad of bird species including the rare Pels Fishing Owl. The boat safaris are a real highlight here. With a couple of new camps opening up Malawi's Majete Reserve is also an intriguing destination for those seeking an off the beaten track wildlife experience with the chance to see black rhino, elephant, buffalo and a variety of plains game.

    Wildlife

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When To Go To Malawi

This is a rough guide to when to travel to this region. Choose a month of travel to see typical temperature and rainfall around the country. The ticks indicate our recommended months to travel.

  • -13.277
  • 33.307
  • 6
  • -9.36753940582275
  • -17.1250019073486
  • 35.9168281555176
  • 32.673942565918
  • Likoma Island & Mozambique Lakeshore
    • -12.0574515935394
    • 34.7284698486328
    • January
      • 29
      • 288
      • 5
    • February
      • 29
      • 256
      • 6
    • March
      • 29
      • 380
      • 6
    • April
      • 28
      • 272
      • 7
    • May
      • 27
      • 86
      • 8
    • June
      • 26
      • 30
      • 8
    • July
      • 25
      • 21
      • 8
    • August
      • 27
      • 5
      • 9
    • September
      • 29
      • 2
      • 10
    • October
      • 31
      • 14
      • 10
    • November
      • 31
      • 104
      • 9
    • December
      • 29
      • 267
      • 7
  • The Southern Lakeshore & Cape Maclear
    • -14.0166667
    • 34.85
    • January
      • 29
      • 256
      • 6
    • February
      • 29
      • 243
      • 6
    • March
      • 30
      • 127
      • 8
    • April
      • 29
      • 29
      • 9
    • May
      • 28
      • 6
      • 9
    • June
      • 26
      • 0
      • 9
    • July
      • 26
      • 0
      • 9
    • August
      • 28
      • 1
      • 9
    • September
      • 31
      • 1
      • 10
    • October
      • 32
      • 9
      • 10
    • November
      • 32
      • 43
      • 9
    • December
      • 30
      • 238
      • 7
  • Thyolo Region
    • -16.0708878649865
    • 35.1397705078125
    • January
      • 27
      • 269
      • 6
    • February
      • 27
      • 210
      • 6
    • March
      • 27
      • 201
      • 6
    • April
      • 26
      • 102
      • 7
    • May
      • 24
      • 33
      • 8
    • June
      • 22
      • 36
      • 7
    • July
      • 22
      • 31
      • 7
    • August
      • 24
      • 20
      • 8
    • September
      • 28
      • 8
      • 9
    • October
      • 30
      • 35
      • 9
    • November
      • 29
      • 103
      • 8
    • December
      • 28
      • 242
      • 6

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  • A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware ofMarchMar
  • A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware ofAprilApr
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  • The best time to travelSeptemberSep
  • A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware ofOctoberOct
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearNovemberNov
  • Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of yearDecemberDec
Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

Malawi has two broad seasons – dry and wet.

The dry season is from May to November, when the rains begin. May until August is a cooler time of year with bright sunshine and cooler evenings. Temperatures start to rise in September and remain high throughout the rainy season. In recent years the rains have been starting later in the season, with heaviest rains in December, January and February.

Because of Malawi’s varied landscape, regional variations in weather are significant. The lower lying lakeshore areas are warmer all year round while temperatures in the highlands are refreshingly cool with chilly evenings particularly in the winter.

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