Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
82°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nungwi
Tanzania · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
95%May Heat feel
Warm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
13 mphMay Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 80°F, and early evening stays near 80°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 80°F
Rain71%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain55%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain38%
Cloud51%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Rain26%
Cloud48%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 80 | 1.4 | 11 | 11.6 | 82 | 84 |
| Feb | 83 | 81 | 0.9 | 8 | 11.5 | 81 | 84 |
| Mar | 83 | 80 | 4.6 | 17 | 10.6 | 82 | 85 |
| Apr | 82 | 79 | 18.3 | 27 | 9.7 | 84 | 85 |
| May | 82 | 78 | 5.0 | 20 | 9.9 | 82 | 83 |
| Jun | 80 | 77 | 3.4 | 21 | 10.7 | 79 | 81 |
| Jul | 79 | 75 | 1.8 | 19 | 10.8 | 78 | 79 |
| Aug | 78 | 75 | 1.3 | 14 | 10.9 | 79 | 78 |
| Sep | 79 | 76 | 1.0 | 9 | 11.4 | 80 | 78 |
| Oct | 80 | 77 | 2.5 | 13 | 11.5 | 81 | 80 |
| Nov | 81 | 78 | 4.6 | 20 | 11.6 | 83 | 82 |
| Dec | 82 | 79 | 4.7 | 23 | 11.7 | 83 | 84 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology