SeasonMapNkhata Bay weather in May
Malawi
May in Nkhata Bay: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Nkhata Bay · #300 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nkhata Bay climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 26 mm / 1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay'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 weatherNkhata Bay's weather peaks August–October, best around September.
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What's on in Nkhata Bay in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Bilharzia risk in the lake
1 Jan – 31 DecFreshwater snails carry bilharzia in the shallows year-round. The local advice is not to gamble on it: take the single-dose treatment about six weeks after any contact with the water, since both symptoms and tests lag behind exposure. Source ↗
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Nkhata Bay in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nkhata Bay?
- May in Nkhata Bay: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Nkhata Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Nkhata Bay in May?
- In May, Nkhata Bay averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 22°C, with about 25.6 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nkhata Bay in May?
- Nkhata Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.