Maputo in May: weather, rain (14%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Maputo weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

14% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

September (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Maputo in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (26°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 14%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: May is genuinely one of Maputo's best months—you're looking at pleasant 18–26°C days with hardly any rain and over 10 hours of sunshine daily. The sea's still a warm 25°C, perfect for swimming if you want it. This is ideal for travelers who love outdoor exploring without battling heat or downpours, whether that's wandering the waterfront, hiking nearby reserves, or just soaking up the city vibe comfortably.

By trip type

Maputo in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (27°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Maputo. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	23°C	30°C	48%	3.8	12.7h	7.7/10
🌤️ February	23°C	30°C	54%	4.8	11.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	22°C	29°C	40%	2.7	11.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	20°C	28°C	30%	2.1	10.8h	8.4/10
☀️ May	18°C	26°C	14%	1.0	10.2h	8.6/10
☀️ June	15°C	25°C	8%	0.6	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ July	15°C	25°C	7%	0.3	10.0h	8.6/10
☀️ August	16°C	26°C	9%	0.5	10.2h	8.7/10
☀️ September	18°C	27°C	19%	1.1	11.3h	8.8/10
☀️ October	19°C	27°C	24%	1.9	11.8h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	21°C	28°C	32%	2.4	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ December	22°C	30°C	43%	3.8	12.3h	7.8/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Maputo averages 26°C, 14% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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