Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Pemba, Mozambique in May
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Pemba, Mozambique with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May is close to Pemba's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May34mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Pemba'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
May8.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Pemba's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May86 weather score
May scores above Pemba's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.