Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
81°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Liwonde National Park
Malawi · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Afternoons can feel muggy.
Daytime high
81°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Slightly humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
Slightly humidMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 81° and nights feel near 66°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning73°F
Rain8%
Cloud38%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain4%
Cloud40%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Rain3%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening72°F
Rain2%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 73 | 15.4 | 26 | 9.6 | 84 |
| Feb | 86 | 73 | 9.9 | 22 | 10.0 | 84 |
| Mar | 84 | 72 | 8.1 | 19 | 10.9 | 82 |
| Apr | 83 | 69 | 2.0 | 8 | 10.8 | 79 |
| May | 81 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.7 | 74 |
| Jun | 78 | 61 | 0.2 | 2 | 10.4 | 72 |
| Jul | 78 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.1 | 69 |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.7 | 62 |
| Sep | 88 | 66 | 0.1 | 1 | 11.1 | 55 |
| Oct | 91 | 71 | 0.6 | 3 | 11.8 | 54 |
| Nov | 91 | 74 | 2.7 | 10 | 12.0 | 60 |
| Dec | 89 | 74 | 8.7 | 18 | 10.9 | 76 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Liwonde National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology