Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
83°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Zanzibar City
Tanzania · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 18 wet days, more than in most months.
58%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
89%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 86° and nights feel near 81°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
46%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
83°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 83°F
Rain52%
Cloud61%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain52%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain40%
Cloud55%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 83°F
Rain17%
Cloud47%
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 | 86 | 80 | 1.8 | 11 | 11.6 | 78 | 84 |
| Feb | 86 | 80 | 1.4 | 9 | 11.4 | 76 | 84 |
| Mar | 86 | 79 | 4.9 | 21 | 10.5 | 80 | 85 |
| Apr | 84 | 77 | 8.9 | 26 | 9.7 | 85 | 85 |
| May | 83 | 76 | 5.1 | 18 | 10.0 | 83 | 83 |
| Jun | 82 | 74 | 1.5 | 10 | 10.8 | 79 | 81 |
| Jul | 81 | 73 | 0.9 | 7 | 10.8 | 78 | 79 |
| Aug | 81 | 73 | 0.8 | 7 | 10.9 | 78 | 78 |
| Sep | 83 | 74 | 0.8 | 6 | 11.4 | 77 | 78 |
| Oct | 84 | 75 | 2.2 | 11 | 11.6 | 77 | 80 |
| Nov | 85 | 77 | 3.6 | 18 | 11.6 | 80 | 82 |
| Dec | 86 | 79 | 3.7 | 20 | 11.7 | 79 | 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: Jun 4, 2026
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