SeasonMapPemba weather in May
Mozambique
May in Pemba: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Pemba · #145 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pemba climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 23 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Pemba 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)
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Best months for Pemba'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 weatherPemba's best weather comes in June, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Pemba in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season
1 May – 15 Nov · usuallyThe dry season from May to November is the easier stretch for reaching the Quirimbas by boat, with average daytime temperatures around 28°C and the calmest seas of the year. Source ↗
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Pemba in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Pemba?
- May in Pemba: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Pemba on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Pemba in May?
- In May, Pemba averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 22.2°C, with about 22.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pemba in May?
- Pemba has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in May.