The weather in May in Selous Game Reserve

It's warm in May in Selous Game Reserve with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Selous Game Reserve. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Selous Game Reserve, 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 2017, Selous Game Reserve reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Selous Game Reserve

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

May weather comparison

  Selous Game Reserve New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 62 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Selous Game Reserve with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Selous Game Reserve is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Selous Game Reserve

Temperature in May in Selous Game Reserve over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve

Total precipitation in May in Selous Game Reserve over the years

Daily UV index in May in Selous Game Reserve

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve by month

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