Zanzibar in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Zanzibar in may 2025
Here, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Zanzibar. These forecasts are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Stone Town
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
50% of time
26%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
20%
16%
16%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
34%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
79°F
36%
32%
20%
13%
Where to go in Zanzibar in may?
Where to go in Zanzibar in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Mafia (Kilindoni (Mafia Island), Utende, Chole Bay...) | 85°F | 13 days | 85°F | tolerable weather |
| Pemba (Wete (Pemba Island), Chake Chake, Mkoani...) | 83°F | 21 days | 85°F | very bad weather |
| Unguja (Stone Town, Nungwi (Unguja Island), Jambiani...) | 85°F | 19 days | 85°F | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Zanzibar in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Zanzibar in may ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
May is not the best month to visit Zanzibar. The weather in Kendwa, Matemwe, Jambiani, Nungwi (Unguja Island), Uroa and Fumba is quite correct. The sun is not there all the time and you may be faced the rain regularly. However, if you don't plan a beach and sun holiday but rather nature excursions or walking, this climate may be good enough for you. In addition, there are surely fewer tourists this month.
But it gets worse: in Wete (Pemba Island) and Chake Chake and surrounding areas where the climate is very bad. It is really not advisable to travel to these areas this month.
Climate in Zanzibar in may
Climate in Stone Town in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is quite good in this city in the month of may. With 17.1in over 19 days, you may find yourself often in the rain for your trip. So remember to pack adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling there in Zanzibar.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 17.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 11:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Nungwi (Unguja Island) in may
In may, maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is very warm here in the month of may. With 17.1in over 19 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your journey. Consider to pack adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 17.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Wete (Pemba Island) in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in the month of may. With 25.2in over 21 days, the weather is rather to rain during your vacations. Remember to pack rain clothes.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 25.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chake Chake in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Chake Chake is 83°F (maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is burning in that locality in the month of may. With 25.2in over 21 days, the weather is rather to rain during your journey. Remember to bring Rain coats.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 25.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 11:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Kilindoni (Mafia Island) in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Kilindoni (Mafia Island) is 79°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is very warm in this location in the month of may. With 8.7in over 13 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Kilindoni (Mafia Island) in Zanzibar.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||
| Length of day | 11:45 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Zanzibar in may
| Stone Town in may | tolerable weather |
| Nungwi (Unguja Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Wete (Pemba Island) in may | very bad weather |
| Chake Chake in may | very bad weather |
| Kilindoni (Mafia Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Bwejuu in may | tolerable weather |
| Bweni in may | tolerable weather |
| Changuu (Prison island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Chole Bay in may | tolerable weather |
| Chumbe Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Chwaka in may | tolerable weather |
| Fumba in may | tolerable weather |
| Bawe Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Chapwani Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Jambiani in may | tolerable weather |
| Jozani in may | tolerable weather |
| Kangani in may | very bad weather |
| Kendwa in may | tolerable weather |
| Kiwengwa in may | tolerable weather |
| Kizimkazi in may | tolerable weather |
| Makunduchi Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| Mangapwani in may | tolerable weather |
| Matemwe in may | tolerable weather |
| Mkoani in may | very bad weather |
| Mkokotoni in may | tolerable weather |
| Mnemba Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Ngezi Forest in may | very bad weather |
| Paje Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| Pingwe in may | tolerable weather |
| Tumbatu Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Uroa in may | tolerable weather |
| Utende in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Zanzibar in may:
Weather data for Zanzibar in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zanzibar. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zanzibar can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Zanzibar.