Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Malawi in May
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May26°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Malawi's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May44mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Malawi's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Malawi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Malawi's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May76 weather score
May sits close to Malawi's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.