Mwanza weather in May (Tanzania)

What kind of weather does May bring to Mwanza? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Mwanza is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 27°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 22°C.

Precipitation

Mwanza in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 256 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Mwanza. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mwanza climate page with graphs.

 

Mwanza, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 256 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in May

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mwanza.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.