Pemba Island Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Pemba 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 Pemba Island in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Chake Chake.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 270 mm (11 in) in Chake Chake.

Explore Pemba Island by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pemba Island in May

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

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Pemba Island, Tanzania?

Chake Chake

In May Chake Chake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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May
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April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
270 mm (11 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
perfect
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Pemba Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Pemba Island, Tanzania typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chake Chake average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Chake Chake averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Pemba Island, Tanzania, with Chake Chake averaging around 270 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Pemba Island, Tanzania due to the typically poor weather in Chake Chake.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Chake Chake. The weather in April and May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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