Dar Es Salaam in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dar Es Salaam in may 2025
The weather in Dar Es Salaam in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
76°F
Moderate rain at times
51% of time
23%
18%
7%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
57% of time
17%
16%
9%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
36%
13%
5%
Weather at 3am
76°F
38%
24%
24%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dar Es Salaam in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dar Es Salaam in may.
The climate of Dar Es Salaam in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Dar Es Salaam is wet (with 8.7in of precipitation over 13 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14.1in of rainfall over 20 days.
The climate quite nice around this city the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. The minimum is 76°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Dar Es Salaam is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Dar Es Salaam in may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 61°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 23 of the month.
In may in Dar Es Salaam, the days on average last 11:48. Sunrise is at 06:25 and sets at 18:13.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.
Dar Es Salaam: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Dar Es Salaam. more information
May: another location in Tanzania?
If you want to go to Tanzania in may, there are destinations with better weather than Dar Es Salaam:
In may, Dodoma, Ruaha National Park, Singida, Tabora, Kondoa and Iringa have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Arusha, Katavi National Park, Kilimandjaro, Kilwa Masoko, Mahale Mountain National Park and Mbeya have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dar Es Salaam in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 61°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.8in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.37km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dar Es Salaam in may 2024:
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 88°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 79°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 79°F
74°F to 76°F
76°F to 81°F
74°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Tanzania in may
Cities near Dar Es Salaam:
| Bagamoyo in may | tolerable weather |
| Kisiju in may | tolerable weather |
| Zanzibar in may | tolerable weather |
| Saadani National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Pangani in may | good weather |
| Vumbi in may | good weather |
| Morogoro in may | good weather |
| Somanga in may | tolerable weather |
| Tanga in may | good weather |
| Fanjove Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Kilwa Masoko in may | good weather |
| Kilwa Kisiwani in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Dar Es Salaam
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Weather data for Dar Es Salaam in may:
Weather data for Dar Es Salaam for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dar Es Salaam. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dar Es Salaam can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dar Es Salaam.