Tofo in May: weather, rain (26%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Tofo weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

68°F – 79°F

🌧 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 : ██████░░░░ 79°F

☀️ 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

Spring marks the start of the good season in Tofo. Temperatures rise (26°F) 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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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	77°F	84°F	61%	0.2in	12.7h	7.5/10
🌤️ February	77°F	86°F	59%	0.2in	12.0h	7.3/10
🌤️ March	75°F	84°F	49%	0.1in	11.7h	7.8/10
🌤️ April	73°F	82°F	34%	0.1in	11.0h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	68°F	79°F	26%	0.0in	10.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ June	66°F	77°F	30%	0.0in	10.4h	8.1/10
🌤️ July	64°F	75°F	20%	0.0in	10.4h	8.2/10
☀️ August	66°F	77°F	17%	0.0in	10.8h	8.5/10
☀️ September	70°F	79°F	19%	0.0in	11.1h	8.6/10
🌤️ October	72°F	81°F	25%	0.0in	11.9h	8.7/10
🌤️ November	73°F	82°F	28%	0.1in	12.8h	8.8/10
🌤️ December	77°F	84°F	40%	0.1in	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 79°F, 26% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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