Mara region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mara region, Tanzania in May.

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Musoma Serengeti National Park Grumeti Game Reserve Tarangire National Park

Planning a getaway to Mara 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 Mara region in May

Mara region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. May in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tarangire National Park at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Nyerere National Park and 18°C (64°F) in Tarangire National Park.

For a closer look at conditions across Mara region, Tanzania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Musoma with 118 mm (4.6 in).

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January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mara region in May

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

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

Temperature range in Mara region (May)

Precipitation variation in Mara region (May)

Musoma

In May Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
18 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Musoma →

Serengeti National Park

In May Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Serengeti National Park →

Grumeti Game Reserve

In May Grumeti Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
16 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Grumeti Game Reserve →

Tarangire National Park

In May Tarangire National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tarangire National Park →

Nyerere National Park

In May Nyerere National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mara region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Musoma 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Serengeti National Park 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Grumeti Game Reserve 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Tarangire National Park 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Nyerere National Park 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Mara region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mara region, Tanzania in May?

Mara region, Tanzania typically experiences very good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Musoma average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mara region, Tanzania in May?

Daytime temperatures in Musoma peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Mara region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in May?

Mara region, Tanzania sees substantial rainfall in May. Musoma typically averages about 118 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mara region, Tanzania?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mara region, Tanzania with overall very good weather in Musoma.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Musoma. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have good weather conditions.

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