Mbala in May
8.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
27°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
3Rainy days (10 mm)
11:36 hDaylight
06:03Sunrise · 17:39 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 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 | 25°C | 18°C | 197 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 162 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 212 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 26°C | 18°C | 107 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 27°C | 17°C | 10 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| June | 26°C | 15°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 26°C | 15°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 27°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 29°C | 18°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 29°C | 19°C | 52 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| November | 27°C | 19°C | 208 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 25°C | 18°C | 263 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mbala in May?
Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Mbala?
The best months are June, July, August, September.