worldweatherMalawi weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
May is one of the best months for a holiday in Malawi.
Daytime
23°
Night
16°
☀️ Day length
11 h 30 min
Chance of rain
3%
Thunder days
1%
Humid days
47%
In May, Malawi averages about 23° during the day and 16° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 3% chance of rain.
Malawi weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25℃ | 20℃ | 26% |
| February | 25℃ | 20℃ | 26% |
| March | 25℃ | 20℃ | 15% |
| April ★ | 24℃ | 18℃ | 11% |
| May ★ | 23℃ | 16℃ | 3% |
| June ★ | 22℃ | 14℃ | 2% |
| July ★ | 22℃ | 15℃ | 3% |
| August ★ | 24℃ | 16℃ | 1% |
| September ★ | 26℃ | 18℃ | 1% |
| October ★ | 28℃ | 20℃ | 2% |
| November ★ | 29℃ | 22℃ | 7% |
| December | 27℃ | 21℃ | 22% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Malawi in May? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blantyre | 26℃ | 17℃ | 7% |
| Karonga | 26℃ | 20℃ | 3% |
| Lilongwe | 25℃ | 12℃ | 3% |
| Nkhotakota | 23℃ | 20℃ | 0% |
| Dedza | 16℃ | 12℃ | 1% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Malawi.