With 646,750 inhabitants, Lilongwe is the most populous city in Malawi. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lilongwe has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lilongwe in November, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lilongwe, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Lilongwe, you’ll arrive at Lilongwe Intl (LLW), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lilongwe from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h 30m.
Bus operates bus routes to Lilongwe. Lilongwe’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city centre.
Hiring a car in Lilongwe costs £66 per day, on average, or £198 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Lilongwe Intl.
Expect to pay £1.17 per litre in Lilongwe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £13.93 and £18.57.