Chitipa in May
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
5Rainy days (15 mm)
11:33 hDaylight
05:57Sunrise · 17:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 18°C | 198 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 26°C | 18°C | 162 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 182 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 25°C | 15°C | 15 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 23°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 25°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 27°C | 15°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 29°C | 17°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| November | 29°C | 18°C | 85 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 27°C | 18°C | 197 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Chitipa in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Chitipa?
The best months are August, September, June, July.