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Macomia Weather in May

Macomia in May

The short of it: Macomia in May averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 20° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 33 min

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

May in Macomia brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 20°, with about 19 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 33 min in mid-May, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Macomia runs about middling and drier than most in May. Ibo, 52 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in Macomia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 80 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 33 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IboCabo Delgado Province52 km ESE31°21°29 mm
MuedaCabo Delgado Province90 km NW27°16°16 mm
PembaCabo Delgado Province92 km SSE30°20°28 mm
Mocímboa da PraiaCabo Delgado Province103 km NNE31°21°56 mm
MocímboaCabo Delgado Province106 km NNE30°21°52 mm
ChiúreCabo Delgado Province132 km SSW31°19°12 mm
MontepuezCabo Delgado Province156 km SW30°19°9.0 mm
Namapa-eratiNampula166 km S31°18°13 mm
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The Almanac · Macomia Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Macomia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°264 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
February31°21°202 mm6 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March31°21°236 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April31°21°99 mm7 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May30°20°19 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June29°19°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July29°18°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°18°3.0 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°19°3.0 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October31°20°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November32°21°42 mm9 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
December32°21°156 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macomia in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macomia in May?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Macomia?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Macomia in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 25 min in June to 12 h 50 min in December.

Does it snow in Macomia in May?

Hardly — May nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macomia in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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