In Cape Maclear, May brings high daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to 22°C (72°F). Minimal rainfall is to be expected.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.
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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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Mangochi
27°C (81°F) Kasungu27°C (81°F) Zomba
27°C (81°F) Blantyre26°C (79°F) Lilongwe26°C (79°F) Mulanje26°C (79°F) Chintheche
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