The climate in Mahajanga during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mahajanga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.7°C 89°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.6°C 69°F | 
| Average temperature | 26.1°C 79°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 10.1 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 6 mm 0.2 ins | 
| Rainy days | 1 days | 
| Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.6°F | 
| Humidity | 71% | 
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph | 
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mahajanga with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
				
						
						The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mahajanga in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | November | 31.8°C 89.2°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 1mm 0ins | 
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.8hrs | 
| Coldest month: | July | 30.1°C 86.2°F | 
| Wettest month: | January | 448mm 17.6ins |