Mbeya Region Weather in May

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

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Matema Beach Mbeya Tukuyu

Thinking about venturing to Mbeya Region, Tanzania this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mbeya Region in May

Mbeya Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. The weather in Mbeya Region in May can be quite varied, with warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Matema Beach to 26°C (79°F) in Tukuyu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Tukuyu and 17°C (63°F) in Matema Beach.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mbeya Region, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mbeya with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Tukuyu with 200 mm (7.9 in).

Explore Mbeya Region by month

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

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) July21°C (70°F) This monthAugust22°C (72°F) September25°C (77°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mbeya Region in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Mbeya Region

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

Temperature range in Mbeya Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Mbeya Region (May)

Matema Beach

In May Matema Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
612 mm (24 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
excellent
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Mbeya

In May Mbeya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Tukuyu

In May Tukuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
446 mm (18 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matema Beach 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Mbeya 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Tukuyu 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)

Mbeya Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Mbeya Region, Tanzania brings good weather. In Matema Beach, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

Matema Beach averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

Rainfall in Mbeya Region, Tanzania peaks during May. Matema Beach averages roughly 189 mm (7.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Matema Beach, May might be a good time to visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Matema Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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