Weather in Zanzibar Island for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Zanzibar Island at the beginning of May is 28.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 28.4 °C by the end of May.
Zanzibar Island experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 20 rainy days on average.
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Zanzibar Island in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 30° | 2 31° | 3 29° | 4 27° | |||
5 26° | 6 27° | 7 28° | 8 27° | 9 28° | 10 27° | 11 29° |
12 29° | 13 29° | 14 30° | 15 29° | 16 29° | 17 30° | 18 30° |
19 30° | 20 30° | 21 26° | 22 23° | 23 28° | 24 28° | 25 29° |
26 28° | 27 28° | 28 28° | 29 28° | 30 29° | 31 29° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Zanzibar Island
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 0 mm | 8 | |
3 May | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /26° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
4 May | Overcast | 27° /24° | 0 mm | 7 | |
5 May | Light rain shower | 26° /23° | 8.4 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Light drizzle | 27° /23° | 2.9 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 8.4 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Light rain shower | 27° /24° | 12.6 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 5.6 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Light rain shower | 27° /23° | 6.7 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 3.5 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
16 May | Sunny | 29° /24° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
17 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 0 mm | 8 | |
18 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.6 mm | 8 | |
20 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Light rain shower | 26° /24° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
22 May | Light rain shower | 23° /22° | 39.4 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 7.9 mm | 7 | |
24 May | Patchy light drizzle | 28° /23° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
26 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /23° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
27 May | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 1 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 0.7 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 28° /22° | 0 mm | 7 | |
30 May | Sunny | 29° /23° | 0 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /23° | 1 mm | 7 | |
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Zanzibar Island in May - FAQ
What to pack to Zanzibar Island in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Zanzibar Island 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 Zanzibar Island, 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
- 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
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