Mzimba in May
8.9out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
1Rainy days (4 mm)
11:27 hDaylight
05:58Sunrise · 17:25 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Very dry: about 1 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 (1.8 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 | 199 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 17°C | 166 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 25°C | 18°C | 122 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.2 |
| April | 25°C | 17°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| May | 25°C | 14°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 22°C | 12°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| August | 24°C | 14°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 27°C | 16°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| October | 28°C | 18°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| November | 29°C | 19°C | 42 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 148 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mzimba in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Mzimba?
The best months are June, July, August, September.