January
Conditions depend more on region, weather or access.
YOUR YEAR BENEATH THE SURFACE
Malawi.
Discover Lake Malawi's freshwater fish, with September to December interesting for cichlid breeding behaviour. Wind can affect exposed shores.
Best-season months: May, June, July, August, September, October
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A month-by-month guide
February
Conditions depend more on region, weather or access.
March
Conditions depend more on region, weather or access.
April
Conditions depend more on region, weather or access.
May
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
June
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
July
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
August
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
September
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
October
Generally the most favourable seasonal window.
November
A good option, with local differences to consider.
December
A good option, with local differences to consider.
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