May · Sofala

Caia in May

Go score
67 Good
Average high
31°
Tourist density
Quiet
Quick answers
How warm is it in Caia in May?
Expect around 31°C (87°F) in the afternoon and 17°C (63°F) at night.
Does it rain a lot in Caia in May?
Moderately: expect rain on 8 days, roughly 38 mm in all.
May · Go score 67/100

Is May a good time to visit Caia?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Caia (go score 67/100), though the weather is even better in June–August.

Tourist crowds: quiet.

Climate

Go score: Good · #4 of 12 months

Tourist densityQuietestimate
Average high31°C (87°F)-1° vs. April
Average low17°C (63°F)
Rain days8 days38 mm
Sunshine per day7.6 h67%
Daylight11.3 h
Humidity77%
Wind6 km/h

Caia in May: the month in numbers

A typical May day in Caia peaks at 31°C (87°F); at night the thermometer drops to about 17°C (63°F). Temperatures barely change from April, and June is cooler again (28°C (83°F)). Rainy days are common, around 8 days with 38 mm altogether. The sun shines for about 7 h 36 min a day out of 11 h 18 min of daylight.

Visitor numbers: quiet, which usually means easier bookings and lower room rates. The general price level is very cheap.

The sun is up from 05:53 to 17:20 on the 1st and from 06:03 to 17:11 on the last day. Days get 19 min shorter.

Caia or nearby? The same month in neighbouring destinations

Compared with Caia in May: Chinde (145 km) is 2 °C (3 °F) cooler; Quelimane (164 km) is 2 °C (3 °F) cooler; Mulanje (200 km) is 5.5 °C (10 °F) cooler. None of them is warmer than Caia.

DestinationDistanceHighLowRain daysSeaGo score
Caia—31°17°8—67
Chinde145 km29°19°1027°87
Quelimane164 km29°18°1027°86
Mulanje200 km25°14°8—89

May falls in the dry season in Mozambique. Month by month

Cyclone season

Storm risk in May

none

No tropical storm has come within 200 km in May since 1991.

Averages of 1991–2025 · Everything here is a long-term average, not a forecast. For storms that are active now, follow the official warning centre: Météo-France La Réunion (meteofrance.re)

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Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit Caia?

Yes, May is a good time to visit Caia (go score 67/100), though the weather is even better in June–August. Tourist crowds: quiet.

What is the weather like in Caia in May?

In May, Caia averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 38 mm of rain on about 8 days.

Updated: Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals