Tanzania weather in May
Planning a getaway to Tanzania this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tanzania in May?
The weather in Tanzania in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro at 21°C to very warm in Kwangwazi at 32°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Kwangwazi and 13°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dodoma with an average of 8.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Kilimanjaro with 297 mm. Meanwhile, Dar es Salaam enjoys approximately 215 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Tanzania for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tanzania climate page.
Where to go in Tanzania in May
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Tanzania
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?
Average weather in Dar es Salaam
In May Dar es Salaam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Zanzibar City
In May Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Nungwi
In May Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Jambiani
In May Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Moshi
In May Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.
Is May the best time to visit Tanzania?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dar es Salaam, May might be a good time to visit Tanzania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tanzania.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? Get detailed 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.