Mzuzu in May
7.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
23°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
14Rainy days (49 mm)
11:28 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 17:24 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | 300 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 18°C | 255 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 25°C | 18°C | 223 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 24°C | 16°C | 140 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 49 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 21°C | 11°C | 22 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 20°C | 11°C | 19 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 22°C | 12°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 12 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 26°C | 16°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 27°C | 18°C | 104 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 246 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mzuzu in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Mzuzu?
The best months are September, August.