May weather forecast
Malawi

May fully ushers in the dry season in Malawi, marking a significant change in weather patterns. During this month, rainfall is rare, with precipitation levels typically falling below 40mm (1.57") across the country. The lush landscapes of the highland regions like the Nyika and Zomba Plateaus start to dry out, while the Lower Shire Valley transitions into a dry but still warm area.

Temperatures across the country begin to drop in May, but remain relatively high. In the Lower Shire Valley, temperatures may reach up to 30°C (86°F), while in the highlands, averages can range from 13°C (55.4°F) to 18°C (64.4°F).

In comparison to April, May's weather is noticeably drier and cooler. The humidity levels also continue to decrease, further enhancing the comfort of the climate. Looking ahead to June, Malawi's dry season continues, and the country experiences further reductions in temperature, making it one of the coolest months of the year.

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• Lilongwe - May »
  The shift to May in Lilongwe signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), subtly varied from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). In Lilongwe, during May, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Blantyre - May »
  In Blantyre in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Blantyre in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Zomba - May »
  In Zomba in May, during 7.2 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Zomba during May, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Kasungu - May »
  In Kasungu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.7 days and collects up to 719mm (28.31") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Kasungu, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:32.
• Mangochi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mangochi, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:16 CAT. In Mangochi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 846mm (33.31") of precipitation.
• Karonga - May »
  In Karonga during May, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Karonga, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:29 CAT.
• Nkhotakota - May »
  On the first day of May in Nkhotakota, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:29. In Nkhotakota, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Liwonde - May »
  In Liwonde in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of May in Liwonde, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22.
• Mchinji - May »
  In Mchinji in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Mchinji in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Dedza - May »
  On the last day of May, in Dedza sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:20 CAT. January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Dedza, Malawi.