Maputo weather in May
May in Maputo: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Maputo · #237 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Maputo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Maputo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Maputo?
- May in Maputo: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Maputo on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Maputo in May?
- In May, Maputo averages a daily high of 25.1°C and a low of 17.9°C, with about 22.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Maputo in May?
- Maputo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.