The month in detail
What to expect in May
May is peak dry season in Maputo. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
May is the best month of the year in Maputo. Compared to April: −4°F daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, +0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Sea
25°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 21
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Is May the right month?
May is actually the best month of the year in Maputo. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Mozambique
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyMetical mozambicain (MT)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 86°F
❄️Coolest monthJune · 77°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 27%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Maputo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MozambiqueTropical climate with a 8.9 → 5.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.97°S · 32.57°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Maputo?
May is the best month with 79°F highs, 64°F lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days. The months of May & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Maputo get in May?
Maputo averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Maputo?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Maputo in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 64°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Maputo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Maputo scores 5.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Maputo?
January is the most difficult month to visit Maputo, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Maputo in May?
In May, the sea averages 76°F in Maputo: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Maputo in May?
The average UV index reaches 5 in May in Maputo (moderate), with about 10.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.