Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
United Republic of Tanzania in May
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
143mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 143mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare United Republic of Tanzania with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is on the cooler side of United Republic of Tanzania'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
May143mm average rain
May sits near United Republic of Tanzania'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
May6.4 hours average sun
May is one of United Republic of Tanzania's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May11°C average sea
May is close to United Republic of Tanzania's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May60 weather score
May scores below United Republic of Tanzania's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and June to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
