May · Tanzania
Best time to visit Serengeti in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
9.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Sunny days
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Serengeti scores 9.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 25 sunny days this month.
The Serengeti stages the great wildebeest migration-endless savanna game drives, kopje lions, and star-filled safari camps. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Serengeti in May?
- In May, Serengeti averages 20°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 25 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Serengeti?
- May earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Serengeti in May?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 25 sunny days.
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