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Serengeti weather in May (Tanzania)

What's the typical weather in Serengeti for May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Serengeti experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Serengeti in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Serengeti climate page with graphs.

 

Serengeti, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in May

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Serengeti.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.