Malawi weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Malawi this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Malawi in May?
May in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Mzuzu to 27°C in Zomba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Zomba and 15°C in Mzuzu.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lilongwe with an average of 6.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Mzuzu with 62 mm. The city Lilongwe usually sees around 265 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Malawi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Malawi's yearly weather, check out our Malawi climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Malawi?
Average weather in Lilongwe
In May Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Blantyre
In May Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chintheche
In May Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Zomba
In May Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mzuzu
In May Mzuzu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Malawi?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Malawi with overall perfect weather in Lilongwe.
On average, the best time to visit Malawi is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Lilongwe. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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