Weather in Dar es Salaam for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Dar es Salaam at the beginning of May is 28.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 29.4 °C by the end of May.
Expect significant rainfall in Dar es Salaam during May, with an average of 20 rainy days.
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Dar es Salaam in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 29° | 2 29° | 3 28° | 4 28° | |||
5 29° | 6 29° | 7 29° | 8 30° | 9 29° | 10 29° | 11 30° |
12 29° | 13 31° | 14 30° | 15 31° | 16 31° | 17 30° | 18 30° |
19 31° | 20 31° | 21 27° | 22 26° | 23 29° | 24 29° | 25 29° |
26 29° | 27 30° | 28 28° | 29 30° | 30 30° | 31 30° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Dar es Salaam
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 9.6 mm | 7 | |
2 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /22° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
3 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
4 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /21° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /22° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Heavy rain at times | 29° /22° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
12 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /21° | 4.3 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /21° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.7 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Heavy rain at times | 31° /21° | 1.1 mm | 8 | |
16 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /21° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
17 May | Heavy rain at times | 30° /21° | 1.2 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /21° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
20 May | Overcast | 31° /21° | 0 mm | 8 | |
21 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /22° | 8.2 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Heavy rain at times | 26° /22° | 27.9 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
24 May | Moderate rain at times | 29° /21° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /21° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 0.6 mm | 7 | |
27 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /21° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /21° | 8.5 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /20° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /20° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Moderate rain at times | 30° /21° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
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Dar es Salaam in May - FAQ
What to pack to Dar es Salaam in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Dar es Salaam in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Dar es Salaam, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
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