Malawi in May

May is one of Malawi's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 3 destinations average 93/100, led by Lilongwe at 97 — 24°C and 1 rainy day — while Nkhata Bay is warmer at 27°C and scores 87.

#2 of 12 months for Malawi · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇲🇼 Malawi, month by month

93/100 in May
  1. 58Jan
  2. 65Feb
  3. 68Mar
  4. 84Apr
  5. 93May
  6. 92Jun
  7. 90Jul
  8. 95Aug
  9. 92Sep
  10. 87Oct
  11. 80Nov
  12. 69Dec

Where in Malawi in May

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1LilongweCity24°C5 mm · 1 day97 tier SYes
2BlantyreCity23°C17 mm · 5 days95 tier SYes
3Nkhata BayBeach27°C37 mm · 9 days87 tier A—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Malawi in May

Better months for Malawi

August · 95/100June · 92/100September · 92/100Weakest: January · 58/100
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