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Monkey Bay in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Malawi overall
Prices
Medium
Malawi overall

Verdict

GoodMalawi month rating

Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages
  • Monkey BayHighs around 27 °C (81 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malawi overall
Low
Prices · Malawi overall
Medium

Malawi overall: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Monkey Bay, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Apr: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Rain days

    Apr: 6

    May: 4 (better)

  • Crowds

    Apr: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Apr: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Apr: 0

    May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Nov (dry season, calm lake)). Across Malawi: Shoulder season: green hills, clearing skies; Easter brings local travel.

May: Inside Monkey Bay's best window: May–Nov (dry season, calm lake).

Monkey Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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