Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
153mm
Sun
6.3h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 153mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Dar es Salaam'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
May153mm average rain
May sits near Dar es Salaam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.3 hours average sun
May is below Dar es Salaam's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May is close to Dar es Salaam's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May scores below Dar es Salaam's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary and June to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
