Arusha Weather in May
Tanzania · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (76°F)
Avg low15°C (58°F)
Rainfall99 mm (3.9 in)
RatingFair 5.6/10
In May, Arusha has average highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain spread over 18 days. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Arusha?
May is a fair time to visit Arusha (5.6/10) mainly because of the rain. For better weather, go in June to September.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 18 |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.9 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 73 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Arusha in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Arusha weather in other months
Jan29°C / 16°C96 mmGoodFeb29°C / 16°C91 mmGoodMar28°C / 17°C113 mmGoodApr26°C / 16°C172 mmPoorMay25°C / 15°C99 mmFairJun24°C / 13°C29 mmExcellentJul25°C / 12°C22 mmExcellentAug26°C / 13°C43 mmExcellentSep28°C / 14°C30 mmExcellentOct29°C / 15°C62 mmExcellentNov28°C / 16°C174 mmFairDec28°C / 17°C148 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit ArushaJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Nairobi26°C · 62 mm
- Dodoma29°C · 17 mm
- Mombasa30°C · 243 mm
- Zanzibar28°C · 197 mm
- Mwanza28°C · 68 mm
- Kakamega26°C · 282 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.