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Malabo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Malabo in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Malabo in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Malabo in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 275 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+24°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
275 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malabo has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Malabo in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malabo for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.

Is Malabo warm or cold in May?

Malabo is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +25°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

May is one of the warmest months in Malabo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malabo in May

Malabo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+27°C+27°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+24°C+24°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+29°C+28°C
Rainfall
191 mm275 mm403 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
86%86%86%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
232324
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 191 mm to 275 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Malabo in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Malabo is gradually decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Malabo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 206 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malabo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 449 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Malabo?

This is the weather in Malabo in May 2024:
1 May
🌧️
+27°C
2 May
🌧️
+27°C
3 May
☀️
+28°C
4 May
☁️
+28°C
5 May
🌧️
+28°C
6 May
☁️
+27°C
7 May
☁️
+28°C
8 May
☁️
+28°C
9 May
☁️
+28°C
10 May
☁️
+28°C
11 May
🌧️
+28°C
12 May
☁️
+28°C
13 May
☁️
+28°C
14 May
☁️
+28°C
15 May
🌧️
+27°C
16 May
☁️
+28°C
17 May
🌧️
+28°C
18 May
🌧️
+28°C
19 May
🌧️
+28°C
20 May
🌧️
+27°C
21 May
🌧️
+27°C
22 May
🌧️
+27°C
23 May
☁️
+28°C
24 May
☀️
+28°C
25 May
🌧️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+27°C
27 May
🌧️
+27°C
28 May
🌧️
+27°C
29 May
🌧️
+27°C
30 May
🌧️
+27°C
31 May
🌧️
+27°C
In May 2024 Malabo had 2 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 77%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Malabo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Malabo in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+26°C) and the highest in 2020 (+27°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 2251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 4248 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malabo in May:

Is May a good time to visit Malabo?

It’s always a good time to visit Malabo, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Malabo in May?

May is warm in Malabo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Malabo rainy in May?

Malabo is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Malabo in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malabo in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Malabo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malabo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.