May · Tanzania
Best time to visit Dar es Salaam in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
5.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Sunny days
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Dar es Salaam scores 5.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 90 mm of rain, and roughly 21 sunny days this month.
Dar es Salaam rewards city wandering in Tanzania most clearly through the drier Southern Hemisphere months.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in May?
- In May, Dar es Salaam averages 26°C, 90 mm of rain, and about 21 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- May earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dar es Salaam in May?
- Expect about 90 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 21 sunny days.
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