Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Nkhata Bay, Malawi in May
Weather score70Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
7.6h
Weather score
70
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Nkhata Bay, Malawi with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Nkhata Bay's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsOctober to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May125mm average rain
May sits near Nkhata Bay's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Nkhata Bay'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.
Weather score
May70 weather score
May sits close to Nkhata Bay'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.