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Moamba Weather in May

Moamba in May

The short of it: Moamba in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 14 °C (58 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 10 h 53 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 29° · low 14° · rain 20 mm · daylight 10 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Moamba an average May high of 29°, a low of 14° and some 20 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 53 min in mid-May, 38 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, Moamba runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Ressano Garcia, 31 km to the NW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Moamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 53 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ressano GarciaMaputo Province31 km NW27°13°16 mm
KomatipoortMpumalanga35 km WNW28°13°13 mm
KamaqhekezaMpumalanga39 km W28°13°15 mm
MatolaMaputo Province45 km SSE28°16°19 mm
MarracueneMaputo Province46 km ESE28°16°29 mm
NamaachaMaputo Province47 km SSW26°13°23 mm
BoaneMaputo Province50 km S29°15°22 mm
MaputoMaputo City53 km SE28°16°24 mm

The Almanac · Moamba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Moamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°126 mm8 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦
February32°20°118 mm6 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦
March31°19°69 mm7 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
April30°17°34 mm6 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May29°14°20 mm6 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°12°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°12°8.0 mm6 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°13°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
September30°15°19 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October30°16°32 mm9 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
November31°18°78 mm9 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦
December32°19°95 mm8 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Moamba in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Moamba in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 14 °C (58 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Moamba?

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

How long are the days in Moamba in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 33 min in June to 13 h 44 min in December.

Does it snow in Moamba in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Moamba in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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