Mozambique weather in May
Planning a journey to Mozambique this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mozambique in May?
May in Mozambique generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Chimanimani National Park at 23°C to very warm in Pemba at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Pemba and 12°C in Chimanimani National Park.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cuamba with an average of 5.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Mocímboa da Praia with 57 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 253 hours of sunshine in Maputo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Mozambique for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mozambique climate page.
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Average weather in Maputo
In May Maputo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Vilanculos
In May Vilanculos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Praia do Tofo
In May Praia do Tofo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Miramar
In May Miramar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pemba
In May Pemba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Mozambique?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Mozambique. Typically, the climate in Maputo is perfect.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Maputo. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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