Weather in Tanzania in May
May in Tanzania is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in May is a warning: one region of Tanzania will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with November and July, May sits in the middle of Tanzania's year.
- Average temp
- 23°C
17–28°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Tanzania in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Tanzania in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Tanzania
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Tanzania
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Tanzania
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FAQs about Tanzania
Climate averages for Tanzania, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Tanzania is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
November is the hottest month, with an average around 25°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 152 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
