August weather forecast
Malawi

August marks the continuation of the dry season in Malawi. During this period, rainfall is nearly absent, with precipitation levels typically falling below 10mm (0.39") across the country. The landscapes of the highland areas, such as the Nyika and Zomba Plateaus, remain dry due to the persistent lack of rainfall.

In terms of temperature, August sees a slight increase compared to July. The Lower Shire Valley experiences temperatures reaching up to 29°C (84.2°F), a slight rise from the previous month. The highland regions, although cooler due to their altitude, also see a mild increase in temperatures, with averages ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 17°C (62.6°F).

Compared to July, August experiences a small rise in temperature, signalling the gradual transition from the cool to the warm dry season. As Malawi moves into September, the warm dry season becomes more pronounced, with further increases in temperature and a continuation of the minimal rainfall. The transition to the hotter part of the year begins in earnest.

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• Lilongwe - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Lilongwe are August and September Rain falls for 1.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Lilongwe when the rain falls for 1.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain.
• Blantyre - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Blantyre are August and September Rain falls for 5.9 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of rain. Blantyre experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of August, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) in July to a still warm 26.9°C (80.4°F).
• Zomba - August »
  The months with the least rainfall in Zomba are August and September Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of rain. August and September are months with the least rain in Zomba when the rain falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of rain.
• Kasungu - August »
  In Kasungu, in August, during 1.1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. How many hours of sunshine does Kasungu have in August?
• Mangochi - August »
  In the month of August, Mangochi witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 15.4°C (59.7°F). August's average high-temperature in Mangochi stands at a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing little deviation from July's 26.3°C (79.3°F).
• Karonga - August »
  The only month without rainfall in Karonga is August. On the last day of August, in Karonga, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.
• Nkhotakota - August »
  On the last day of August, in Nkhotakota sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:38 CAT. On the first day of August in Nkhotakota sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:35.
• Liwonde - August »
  July and August are months with the least rain in Liwonde when the rain falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. Liwonde's August nights represent a significant downturn from the day's heat, with an average temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F).
• Mchinji - August »
  On the first day of August in Mchinji sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:40. August's onset in Mchinji is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F) in July to a still warm 28°C (82.4°F).
• Dedza - August »
  On the first day of August in Dedza sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:33. In Dedza, Malawi, during August, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.