Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Maputo, Mozambique in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Maputo, Mozambique with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is close to Maputo's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May30mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Maputo's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May is one of Maputo's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to September and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is close to Maputo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May scores above Maputo's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.