Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Arusha
Tanzania · Africa
Mild days and some sun.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 72° and nights feel near 61°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 67°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning65°F
Rain52%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday72°F
Rain30%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening67°F
Rain12%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 62 | 2.4 | 9 | 11.4 | 62 |
| Feb | 85 | 63 | 2.1 | 8 | 11.4 | 60 |
| Mar | 83 | 63 | 4.2 | 16 | 11.0 | 67 |
| Apr | 78 | 63 | 5.9 | 24 | 10.2 | 79 |
| May | 74 | 59 | 3.0 | 15 | 9.8 | 79 |
| Jun | 72 | 55 | 0.8 | 7 | 9.8 | 76 |
| Jul | 71 | 54 | 0.5 | 5 | 10.0 | 72 |
| Aug | 74 | 55 | 0.5 | 4 | 10.2 | 69 |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 0.3 | 3 | 10.7 | 64 |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 0.9 | 6 | 11.1 | 64 |
| Nov | 81 | 62 | 2.3 | 12 | 11.2 | 68 |
| Dec | 82 | 63 | 2.5 | 11 | 11.3 | 67 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology