Songea weather in May (Tanzania)

How does the weather in Songea usually fare in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Songea during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Songea in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Songea. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Songea, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70%  

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

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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