Mafia Island weather in May
Considering a trip to Mafia Island this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mafia Island in May?
Mafia Island is a region in Tanzania. May in Mafia Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Karatu at 23°C to very warm in Selous Game Reserve at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Selous Game Reserve and 15°C in Karatu.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Selous Game Reserve with an average of 33 mm to heavy rainfall in Kilindoni with 171 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Mafia Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mafia Island's yearly weather, check out our Mafia Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Mafia Island?
Karatu
In May Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kilindoni
In May Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arusha City
In May Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Serengeti National Park
In May Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Selous Game Reserve
In May Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.
Is May the best time to visit Mafia Island?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mafia Island with overall pleasant weather in Karatu.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Karatu. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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