SeasonMapVilankulo weather in May
Mozambique
May in Vilankulo: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Vilankulo · #50 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Vilankulo climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 79°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Vilankulo 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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Vilankulo'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 weatherVilankulo's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Vilankulo in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season
1 Mar – 15 Nov · usuallyThe dry season runs March to November with cooler nights and steadier seas for the crossing to the Bazaruto Archipelago; the wet months from December to February bring hotter, more humid weather and rougher boat rides. Source ↗
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Vilankulo in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Vilankulo?
- May in Vilankulo: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Vilankulo on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Vilankulo in May?
- In May, Vilankulo averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 19.1°C, with about 17.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vilankulo in May?
- Vilankulo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in May.