Mara region weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Mara region this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Mara region in May?
Mara region 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.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tarangire National Park at 28°C to very warm in Nyerere National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Nyerere National Park and 18°C in Tarangire National Park.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nyerere National Park with an average of 32 mm to high rainfall in Musoma with 118 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Mara region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mara region's yearly weather, check out our Mara region climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Mara region?
Musoma
In May Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Grumeti Game Reserve
In May Grumeti Game Reserve 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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Tarangire National Park
In May Tarangire National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nyerere National Park
In May Nyerere National Park 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 Mara region, in Tanzania.
Is May the best time to visit Mara region?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mara region with overall pleasant weather in Musoma.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Musoma. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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