Zomba in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
1Rainy days (5 mm)
11:17 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 17:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°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 (1.6 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 | 28°C | 20°C | 274 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 169 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| March | 28°C | 20°C | 120 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 27°C | 18°C | 26 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| July | 23°C | 13°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 26°C | 14°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 29°C | 17°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| October | 30°C | 19°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 31°C | 21°C | 62 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 29°C | 21°C | 180 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Zomba in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Zomba?
The best months are May, June, July, August.