January Weather in Lilongwe

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Lilongwe, Malawi, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (86°F), while lows may dip to 17°C (63°F). Typically, the humidity level in Lilongwe throughout January hovers around 88%.

17°C (63°F)

Minimum temperature

22°C (72°F)

Average temperature

30°C (86°F)

Maximum temperature

88%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Lilongwe averages 193 mm (7.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 21 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 49 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 20 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 11% probability of sunny days during this period.

193 mm (7.6 inches)

Precipitation

21 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 20 minutes

Sunshine hours

11%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Lilongwe reaches a maximum of 17, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 9 13 16 17 16 12 7 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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