Sofala weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Sofala: highs of 26°C (80°F) and about 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 40% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Beira, the largest city in Sofala. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Sofala?
best month Weather score 88/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Sofala.
Does it rain a lot in Sofala in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 27 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Sofala in May?
Days average 26°C (80°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Sofala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 158 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 149 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 145 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 75 mm | 48% | fair |
| May | 26°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 27 mm | 40% | best |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 29 mm | 43% | best |
| July | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 37 mm | 44% | best |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 8 mm | 36% | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 14 mm | 37% | best |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 26 mm | 43% | best |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 57 mm | 54% | fair |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 170 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sofala in May
Weather can differ a lot within Sofala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.