Maputo in May
The weather in May
In May, Maputo averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 29 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 14%.
Days are 1.5° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 24°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 88/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Maputo.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 17:13 local time, giving 10 h 52 min of daylight. Days shorten by 30 minutes over the month.
Why 88/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 90/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Maputo in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Maputo?
May scores 88/100 for Maputo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 25°C with 5 wet days.
How warm is Maputo in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 19°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Maputo in May?
Maputo receives about 29 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 5 days.
Can you swim in Maputo in May?
The sea averages 24°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.