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Arusha Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arusha Region, Tanzania in May.

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Moshi Karatu Arusha City

Planning a getaway to Arusha Region, 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 to Expect in Arusha Region in May

Arusha Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. May in Arusha Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Karatu to 27°C (81°F) in Arusha City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Arusha City and 15°C (59°F) in Karatu.

To explore the conditions in Arusha Region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Moshi with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Explore Arusha Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arusha Region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Moshi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arusha Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arusha Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arusha Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Arusha Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (May)

Moshi

In May Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Moshi →

Karatu

In May Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
14 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
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Arusha City

In May Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Arusha City →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arusha Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Karatu 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Arusha City 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Arusha Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arusha Region, Tanzania in May?

Arusha Region, Tanzania typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Moshi average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Arusha Region, Tanzania in May?

In Moshi, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Arusha Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in May?

Arusha Region, Tanzania sees substantial rainfall in May. Moshi typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Arusha Region, Tanzania?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania with overall very good weather in Moshi.

On average, the best time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania is in June, July, August, September and October with generally excellent weather in Moshi. The weather in March, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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