Sambava in May

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C. Very wet: about 21 rainy days.

27°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
21Rainy days (120 mm)
11:20 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 17:16 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 27°C
  • Very wet: about 21 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 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

28° 25° J 28° 25° F 28° 25° M 28° 25° A 27° 23° M 25° 22° J 24° 21° J 24° 21° A 24° 21° S 26° 22° O 27° 24° N 28° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C25°C267 mm 27– – 6.1
February 28°C25°C267 mm 24– – 6.1
March 28°C25°C304 mm 25– – 6.1
April 28°C25°C198 mm 22– – 6.1
May 27°C23°C120 mm 21– – 6.1
June 25°C22°C127 mm 21– – 6.1
July 24°C21°C138 mm 23– – 6.1
August 24°C21°C109 mm 23– – 6.1
September 24°C21°C88 mm 21– – 6.3
October 26°C22°C89 mm 21– – 6.3
November 27°C24°C85 mm 19– – 6.5
December 28°C25°C180 mm 23– – 6.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sambava in May?

Daytime highs average 27°C and nights about 23°C.

When is the best time to visit Sambava?

The best months are November, September, October, January.