The climate in Maputo during May can be summarized as warm, humid and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Maputo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
Average temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 30 mm 1.2 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 24.9°C 76.9°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Maputo with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 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 Maputo in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
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Driest month: | August | 15mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 8.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
Wettest month: | January | 159mm 6.3ins |