Malawi has two good windows: Apr–Sep and November. They sit either side of the season the climate record rules out, which is why the shoulder months matter here. The recommended window is May–Sep.
Wet summer Nov–Mar
| Month | High °C | High °F | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9 | 79 | 92% | Too wet |
| February | 25.8 | 78 | 84% | Too wet |
| March | 25.6 | 78 | 68% | Too wet |
| April | 25.3 | 78 | 30% | Go |
| May | 24.7 | 76 | 5% | Go |
| June | 23.5 | 74 | 1% | Go |
| July | 23.5 | 74 | 2% | Go |
| August | 26.1 | 79 | 2% | Go |
| September | 29.3 | 85 | 2% | Go |
| October | 31.3 | 88 | 10% | Fair |
| November | 31.0 | 88 | 39% | Go |
| December | 27.7 | 82 | 83% | Too wet |
Verdict combines mean daytime high with rainy-day frequency. “Rainy days” is the share of days in the month with at least 1 mm of rain.
June is the driest month, with rain on 1% of days and daytime highs near 23.5°C (74°F). January is the wettest, at 92%. The warmest month is October at 31.3°C (88°F); the coolest is June at 23.5°C (74°F). The record rules out too wet in Dec–Mar.