Mahajanga in May
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Hot: daytime highs around 31°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
31°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
1Rainy days (6 mm)
11:16 hDaylight
06:13Sunrise · 17:29 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 31°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.3 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 | 29°C | 25°C | 434 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 313 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.9 |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 195 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 31°C | 24°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 30°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| July | 29°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.9 |
| September | 30°C | 22°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 17 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 81 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 205 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mahajanga in May?
Daytime highs average 31°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Mahajanga?
The best months are July, June, August, September.