Malawi
Climate
Malawi experiences two distinct seasons, the rainy season runs from November to April and is also the hottest time of year, the dry cool season runs from June to August. May is a transitional month between the rainy season and the dry season while September and October are transitional from the cool dry season to the rainy season. Malawi has a very varied terrain and altitudes with rainfall and temperature strongly influenced by this topograpy.
Temperatures October is the peak of the dry season with the hottest temperatures being reached (into 40°C). This lasts until the rains starts in December
Dry Season
These are the winter months between Mid March (Cold Mornings and Evenings) and October (reaching top temperatures)
Wet Season
The First showers bring much relief in November with heavy, short showers. By January the rainy season starts producing lush green landscapes. Ending in early April
Best known for: Beaches & water activities on Lake Malawi. Authentic cultural experiences, interacting with the friendliest people in the world.
Lesser known for: Not previously known as a top safari destination, that has changed recently with massive investment into Malawi’s reserves and multiple translocations, including of lion, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, elephant and rhino. Also a great hiking destination.
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Malawi Tourism contact information
Malawi COVID Protocols
Malawi COVID-19 Travel Protocols
Updated: 09 June 2023
Pre-Departure Requirements
- COVID-19 Arrival Protocols lifted
- Pre Departure testing for unvaccinated travellers no longer required
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates no longer required
On Arrival
- No COVID-19 special protocols
On Departure
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Dependent on airline / transit point / final destination
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