Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Zanzibar with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 26°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 rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Zanzibar will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Zanzibar is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 348 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 45% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Zanzibar. 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.
Zanzibar in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
348 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 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 Zanzibar?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Zanzibar. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Zanzibar in May
With 32°C, Zanzibar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of Zanzibar is based on weather data from . Other spots, like Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Zanzibar for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Zanzibar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Zanzibar, 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 14 days of rain in Zanzibar.
Daily UV Index in May in Zanzibar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Zanzibar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Zanzibar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Zanzibar, 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 Zanzibar
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Zanzibar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Zanzibar by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Zanzibar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
