Tanzania · SpringMonth summary
Tanzania weather in May
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
63°F – 82°F
🌧 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°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Tanzania in May ticks all the boxes: warmth, sunshine, minimal 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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tanzania. Temperatures rise (28°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 66°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 66°F | 84°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 66°F | 84°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 63°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 59°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 61°F | 82°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 64°F | 88°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 66°F | 90°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 66°F | 86°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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 82°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 82°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tanzania in May?
With 82°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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