Tanzania · SpringMonth summary
Tanzania weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tanzania in May?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Visiting Tanzania in May is a safe bet: great weather, only 14% chance of rain.
By trip type
Tanzania in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Spring marks the start of the good season in Tanzania. Temperatures rise (28°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit Tanzania.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 19°C | 28°C | 57% | 5.1 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 19°C | 29°C | 38% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 29°C | 45% | 3.7 | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 19°C | 28°C | 47% | 2.6 | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 17°C | 28°C | 14% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 27°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 15°C | 27°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 16°C | 28°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 31°C | 6% | 0.2 | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 19°C | 32°C | 17% | 1.0 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 19°C | 30°C | 42% | 3.8 | 12.1h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Tanzania averages 28°C, 14% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tanzania in May
Is May a good time to visit Tanzania?
May is an excellent time to visit Tanzania (score 9.0/10). With 28°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tanzania in May?
With 28°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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