Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Ngorongoro with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ngorongoro 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 Ngorongoro with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ngorongoro will be around 25°C, with nights close to 15°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 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, 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 Ngorongoro. 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.
Ngorongoro in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
43 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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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.
Is May a good time to visit Ngorongoro?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Ngorongoro. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Ngorongoro in May
With 29°C, Ngorongoro hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Ngorongoro
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ngorongoro, 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 10 days of rain in Ngorongoro.
Daily UV Index in May in Ngorongoro
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ngorongoro, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Ngorongoro Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ngorongoro. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ngorongoro by Month
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