Central Region weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Central Region: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 11°C (52°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Lilongwe, the largest city in Central Region. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Central Region?
best month Weather score 92/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Central Region.
Does it rain a lot in Central Region in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Central Region in May?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 11°C (52°F).
Central Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 307 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 216 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| March | 25°C (77°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 151 mm | 74% | fair |
| April | 25°C (76°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm | 51% | best |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 mm | 37% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 2 mm | 36% | best |
| July | 23°C (73°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 3 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 2 mm | 30% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm | 24% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 12 mm | 34% | best |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 63 mm | 54% | best |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 242 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Central Region in May
Weather can differ a lot within Central Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilongwe | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Kasungu | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Salima | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 7 mm | best |
| Dedza | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Nkhotakota | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Mchinji | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 4 mm | best |
| Mponela | 24°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 8 mm | best |
| Ntcheu | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 17 mm | best |