Morondava weather in May
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May in Morondava: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Morondava · #18 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Morondava in May
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Morondava climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Morondava in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Morondava's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMorondava's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Morondava in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season
1 Apr – 30 Nov · usuallyMorondava's dry season runs roughly April to November: daytime around 27°C, the sea holding near 24°C, and the laterite track out to the Avenue of the Baobabs an easy 30-40 minute drive in a standard 4x4. Source ↗
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Morondava in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Morondava?
- May in Morondava: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Morondava on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Morondava in May?
- In May, Morondava averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 3.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Morondava in May?
- Morondava has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in May.