TanzaniaAverage weather for Dar es Salaam in May
It's hot in May in Dar es Salaam with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Dar es Salaam with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Dar es Salaam is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In May, there is an average of 189 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Dar es Salaam in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
31°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
32°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
30°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
189 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
11 days | 14 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Dar es Salaam. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2023, Dar es Salaam reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Dar es Salaam, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Dar es Salaam
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Dar es Salaam, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Dar es Salaam.
Daily UV index in May in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Dar es Salaam, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Dar es Salaam over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Dar es Salaam, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Dar es Salaam over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Dar es Salaam, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Dar es Salaam
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Average weather in Dar es Salaam by month
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