Malawi Lilongwe Mission
Mission leaders
Nathan N. and Shannon W. Savage
Began service ~July 2026 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2029-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2026 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- Blantyre Street, Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 818 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F / 25°C | 64°F / 18°C | 255 mm |
| Feb | 78°F / 26°C | 64°F / 18°C | 196 mm |
| Mar | 78°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 154 mm |
| Apr | 77°F / 25°C | 60°F / 16°C | 46 mm |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 55°F / 13°C | 13 mm |
| Jun | 73°F / 23°C | 52°F / 11°C | 3 mm |
| Jul | 74°F / 23°C | 51°F / 11°C | 2 mm |
| Aug | 77°F / 25°C | 55°F / 13°C | 2 mm |
| Sep | 82°F / 28°C | 60°F / 16°C | 1 mm |
| Oct | 85°F / 30°C | 65°F / 18°C | 10 mm |
| Nov | 85°F / 30°C | 67°F / 19°C | 55 mm |
| Dec | 82°F / 28°C | 66°F / 19°C | 140 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Chichewa
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Harare Zimbabwe Temple — Operating (1 March 2026) · ~512 km
The Church in Malawi
- Church Membership
- 7,857
- Stakes
- 2
- Congregations
- 21
- FamilySearch Centers
- 3
Practical
- Time zone
- Africa/Blantyre
- Currency
- MWK
- Country code
- +265
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 2026
Culture & food
- Warm greetings are expected before any request.
Foods: Nsima, Chambo fish, Ndiwo (relish)
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources