Mafia Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in May.

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Kilindoni Utende

Planning a getaway to Mafia Island, 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 Mafia Island in May

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. May in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Kilindoni.

To explore the conditions in Mafia Island, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kilindoni with an average of 171 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Utende with 175 mm (6.9 in).

Explore Mafia Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mafia Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilindoni)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in May

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

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 Mafia Island

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

Temperature range in Mafia Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (May)

Kilindoni

In May Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
317 mm (12 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
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Utende

In May Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
328 mm (13 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mafia Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Utende 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)

Mafia Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in May?

Mafia Island, Tanzania typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kilindoni average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in May?

Kilindoni averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Mafia Island, Tanzania, with Kilindoni averaging around 171 mm (6.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania with overall pleasant weather in Kilindoni. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania is in June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the months of March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.

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