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The weather in May in Katavi National Park

It's warm in May in Katavi National Park with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 19°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Katavi National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Katavi National Park, Tanzania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2019, Katavi National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 15 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Katavi National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Katavi National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Katavi National Park New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 15 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 4 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Katavi National Park with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 19°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Katavi National Park is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Katavi National Park for all months and discover the best travel time

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Katavi National Park, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Katavi National Park

Temperature in May in Katavi National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Katavi National Park, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Katavi National Park

Total precipitation in May in Katavi National Park over the years

Daily UV index in May in Katavi National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Katavi National Park, 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.

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Average weather in Katavi National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Katavi National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.