May · Tanzania
Best time to visit Zanzibar in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Sunny days
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Zanzibar scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 29 sunny days this month.
Spice routes and powder beaches peak in the dry June-September season.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zanzibar in May?
- In May, Zanzibar averages 26°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 29 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Zanzibar?
- May earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zanzibar in May?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 29 sunny days.
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