Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 169mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
169mm
Sun
5.6h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 169mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Arusha's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May169mm average rain
May sits near Arusha's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.6 hours average sun
May is one of Arusha's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May scores below Arusha's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
