April weather forecast
Malawi

April signifies the end of the wet season and the onset of the dry season in Malawi. Rainfall further decreases during this month, with average precipitation levels ranging from 40mm (1.57") to 100mm (3.94"). The highland regions, including the Nyika and Zomba Plateaus, begin to see less frequent rain, though their landscapes remain lush from the prior months' precipitation.

The Lower Shire Valley continues to be one of the warmest regions in the country during April, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 32°C (89.6°F). Meanwhile, the temperatures in the highland regions continue to be more moderate due to their elevation, averaging between 14°C (57.2°F) and 20°C (68°F).

In comparison to March, April experiences a significant reduction in rainfall, marking a clear transition into the dry season. The shift in weather is also accompanied by a decrease in humidity levels, making the climate more comfortable overall. As Malawi moves into May, the dry season becomes more pronounced. Rainfall continues to decrease, and temperatures start to drop slightly, indicating the advent of the coolest period in the country.

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• Lilongwe - April »
  In Lilongwe in April, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Lilongwe in April, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• Blantyre - April »
  In Blantyre in April, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Blantyre in April, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation.
• Zomba - April »
  In Zomba, in April, during 15.9 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. As April rolls in, Zomba witnesses a significant fall in rainfall to 36mm (1.42") along with a decrease in temperature to an average high of 26.5°C (79.7°F).
• Kasungu - April »
  Shifting into April, Kasungu records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In Kasungu, during April, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Mangochi - April »
  On the first day of April in Mangochi, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:41. In Mangochi in April, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation.
• Karonga - April »
  The months with the highest humidity in Karonga are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 79%. On the first day of April in Karonga, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:48.
• Nkhotakota - April »
  In Nkhotakota, Malawi, in April, during 13 rainfall days, 217mm (8.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nkhotakota, Malawi, in April, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation.
• Liwonde - April »
  In Liwonde, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Liwonde, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:41.
• Mchinji - April »
  In Mchinji, Malawi, during April, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Mchinji are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Dedza - April »
  In Dedza, during April, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation. On the last day of April, in Dedza, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.