Temperatures 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dar es Salaam in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Dar es Salaam with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Dar es Salaam will be around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
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.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Dar es Salaam. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dar es Salaam in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
189 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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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.
Is May a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Dar es Salaam. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dar es Salaam in May
With 33°C, Dar es Salaam hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Dar es Salaam, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during 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 millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain 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 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 millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Dar es Salaam
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Dar es Salaam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Dar es Salaam by Month
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