Malawi

Malawi Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Malawi in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Malawi in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Malawi in May

May in Malawi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Mzuzu to 27°C (81°F) in Kasungu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Kasungu and 15°C (59°F) in Mzuzu.

To explore the conditions in Malawi in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kasungu with an average of 5.2 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Mzuzu with 62 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Lilongwe sees around 265 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Malawi - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lilongwe)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August26°C (79°F) September29°C (84°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Malawi in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Malawi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Malawi

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Malawi?

Temperature range in Malawi (May)

Precipitation variation in Malawi (May)

Lilongwe

In May Lilongwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
265 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lilongwe →

Blantyre

In May Blantyre generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
262 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Blantyre →

Chintheche

In May Chintheche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
219 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chintheche →

Zomba

In May Zomba generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
262 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Zomba →

Kasungu

In May Kasungu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Malawi in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lilongwe 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Blantyre 26°C (79°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Senga 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Chintheche 25°C (77°F) 21°C (70°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mangochi 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Mzuzu 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Malawi weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malawi in May?

Malawi typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lilongwe average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Malawi in May?

In Lilongwe, the average daytime high in May is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does Malawi get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Lilongwe averages just 6.1 mm (0.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Malawi.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Malawi?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Malawi with overall excellent weather in Lilongwe.

On average, the best time to visit Malawi is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Lilongwe. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

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