Nyerere National Park weather in May (Mara region, Tanzania)

What should you pack for a trip to Nyerere National Park in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Nyerere National Park includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and there can be hotter days. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated to remain comfortable.

Precipitation

Nyerere National Park in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nyerere National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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