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 »
  On the first day of May in Lilongwe sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:30. In Lilongwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 807mm (31.77") of precipitation.
• Blantyre - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Blantyre, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:15 CAT. In Blantyre in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.
• Zomba - May »
  On the first day of May in Zomba sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22. In Zomba, in May, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kasungu - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kasungu sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:26 CAT. In Kasungu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.7 days and collects up to 719mm (28.31") of precipitation.
• Mangochi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mangochi, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:16 CAT. On the first day of May in Mangochi, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:23.
• Karonga - May »
  In Karonga, in May, during 8.6 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Karonga, Malawi, in May, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.
• Nkhotakota - May »
  On the first day of May in Nkhotakota, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:29. Throughout the year, in Nkhotakota there are 107 rainfall days, and 1600mm (62.99") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Liwonde - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Liwonde, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:15 CAT. In Liwonde, Malawi, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
• Mchinji - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mchinji, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:27 CAT. The months with the lowest UV index in Mchinji, Malawi, are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Dedza - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Dedza, Malawi, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:20 CAT. In Dedza, Malawi, in May, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.