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Liwonde Weather in May

Liwonde in May

The short of it: Liwonde in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 11 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 11 h 25 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

May in Liwonde brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 16°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 6.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 25 min in mid-May, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Liwonde runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Machinga, 14 km to the SE, is 3° cooler by day.

May in Liwonde, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 16 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 25 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MachingaSouthern Region14 km SE25°15°9.0 mm
BalakaSouthern Region31 km WNW27°15°5.0 mm
ZombaSouthern Region37 km SSE25°14°10 mm
MangochiSouthern Region66 km N28°16°3.0 mm
ChiradzuluSouthern Region68 km S23°13°13 mm
NtcheuCentral Region69 km WNW25°14°5.0 mm
InsacaNiassa Province71 km ESE27°16°9.0 mm
MwanzaSouthern Region96 km SW27°16°14 mm

The Almanac · Liwonde Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 6.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Liwonde by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°21°267 mm6 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
February30°21°203 mm5 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
March30°20°129 mm5 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April29°19°22 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
May28°16°6.0 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°14°19 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°13°19 mm7 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°58 mm8 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
September32°17°46 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
October34°21°19 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
November34°22°49 mm8 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦
December32°21°158 mm6 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Liwonde in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Liwonde in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. It is the driest month of the year, only 6.0 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Liwonde?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Liwonde in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 25 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 14 min in June to 13 h 1 min in December.

Does it snow in Liwonde in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Liwonde in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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