Tanzania weather in May 2026

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 86°F in Tanzania in May and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 14 days with some rainfall and typically 6.0 inches of rainfall in the month.

  • 86°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)86
    86°F max day temperature
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • 14 days with some rainfall in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)14
    14 days with some rainfall
  • 72°F minimum night-time temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)72
    72°F min night temperature
  • 12 hours of daylight per day in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)12
    12 hours of daylight per day
  • High heat & humidity in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)H
    High heat & humidity
  • 6.0 inches monthly rainfall in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)6.0
    6.0 inches of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High) in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)10
    10 (Very High) UV index
  • 82°F sea temperature in May in Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)82
    82°F sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Tanzania (Dar es Salaam) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Tanzania in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 86°F in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 72°F at night.

How sunny is it in Tanzania in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in May - that's 54% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Tanzania in May?

The average sea temperature around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in May is 82°F.

Does it rain in Tanzania in May?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in May and the average monthly rainfall is 6.0 inches.

Tanzania May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Tanzania in May 2026. Select a month to view Tanzania sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Tanzania sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Dar es Salaam.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Friday, 1st May 2026 06:24 18:16
Saturday, 16th May 2026 06:25 18:13
Sunday, 31st May 2026 06:28 18:13

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