The climate in Blantyre during May can be summarized as warm and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Blantyre and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14°C 57.2°F |
| Average temperature | 18.9°C 66°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 17 mm 0.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 4 days |
| Sea temperature | 27°C 80.6°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Blantyre with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 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 Blantyre in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | November | 28°C 82.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 258mm 10.2ins |