Visit Tofo in May? Score 8.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Tofo weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

20°C – 26°C

🌧 Rainy days

26% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

November (8.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Tofo in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 26%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 26°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: May brings beautifully balanced conditions to Tofo, with warm days around 26°C, pleasantly cool evenings near 20°C, and nearly eleven hours of sunshine daily. The sea sits at a delightful 26°C, making it ideal for snorkelers, divers, and beach lovers who want to enjoy the Indian Ocean without peak-season crowds. Perfect for travelers seeking excellent weather with a laid-back, uncrowded vibe.

By trip type

Tofo in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (26°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Tofo. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 26% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	25°C	29°C	61%	5.2	12.7h	7.5/10
🌤️ February	25°C	30°C	59%	6.1	12.0h	7.3/10
🌤️ March	24°C	29°C	49%	2.5	11.7h	7.8/10
🌤️ April	23°C	28°C	34%	1.5	11.0h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	20°C	26°C	26%	1.2	10.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ June	19°C	25°C	30%	0.9	10.4h	8.1/10
🌤️ July	18°C	24°C	20%	1.1	10.4h	8.2/10
☀️ August	19°C	25°C	17%	0.6	10.8h	8.5/10
☀️ September	21°C	26°C	19%	0.8	11.1h	8.6/10
🌤️ October	22°C	27°C	25%	1.2	11.9h	8.7/10
🌤️ November	23°C	28°C	28%	2.1	12.8h	8.8/10
🌤️ December	25°C	29°C	40%	2.9	13.0h	8.2/10

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, Tofo averages 26°C, 26% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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