Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Vilanculos, Mozambique in May
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Vilanculos, Mozambique with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°C average high
May is close to Vilanculos' 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
May36mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Vilanculos' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.3 hours average sun
May is part of a consistently bright year-round pattern, so sunny days are a steady part of the climate.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May is close to Vilanculos' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May81 weather score
May scores above Vilanculos' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to May and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.