Monthly climate guide

Maputo weather in May

With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), May feels hot in Maputo. Rainfall averages about 22 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.

What stands out in May

Rain is well below Maputo's usual level (around 69% less).
Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
With highs near 28°C, little rain and plenty of sun, it's proper beach and pool weather.
May brings late autumn to Maputo — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

17°C

63°F

Rainfall

22 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

71%

relative

Sky

27%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Maputo weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Maputo
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	31°C / 87°F	22°C / 72°F	193 mm	76%	61%
February	31°C / 88°F	23°C / 73°F	115 mm	76%	56%
March	31°C / 88°F	22°C / 71°F	104 mm	76%	47%
April	29°C / 84°F	20°C / 67°F	53 mm	73%	46%
May	28°C / 82°F	17°C / 63°F	22 mm	71%	27%
June	26°C / 80°F	15°C / 58°F	13 mm	66%	28%
July	26°C / 78°F	14°C / 58°F	16 mm	67%	29%
August	27°C / 81°F	16°C / 60°F	13 mm	66%	30%
September	29°C / 85°F	18°C / 64°F	35 mm	66%	40%
October	30°C / 85°F	19°C / 66°F	64 mm	69%	53%
November	31°C / 87°F	20°C / 68°F	83 mm	69%	62%
December	32°C / 89°F	22°C / 71°F	135 mm	72%	67%

What to pack for May

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
Sunglasses

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Is May a good time to visit Maputo?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Mozambique cities in May

Beira

27° / 23°C · 28 mm

Nampula

27° / 17°C · 22 mm

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Maputo in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Maputo?

Yes. May is one of the best months for Maputo, with highs around 28°C and about 22 mm of rain.

How warm is Maputo in May?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Maputo in May?

Maputo typically gets around 22 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Maputo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.