Monthly climate guide
Moshi weather in May
Expect hot weather in Moshi in May: afternoons reach about 29°C (83°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 95 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Humidity near 77% makes 29°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Only one month is cooler in Moshi than May.
- This is rainy-season territory in Moshi: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
95 mm
wet
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
75%
cloud · often cloudy
Moshi weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 92°F | 20°C / 68°F | 51 mm | 59% | 53% |
| February | 34°C / 93°F | 20°C / 68°F | 63 mm | 58% | 53% |
| March | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 68°F | 95 mm | 64% | 67% |
| April | 31°C / 87°F | 19°C / 67°F | 130 mm | 74% | 78% |
| May | 29°C / 83°F | 18°C / 64°F | 95 mm | 77% | 75% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 16°C / 61°F | 16 mm | 72% | 69% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 15°C / 60°F | 12 mm | 67% | 69% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 16°C / 61°F | 14 mm | 64% | 69% |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 17°C / 62°F | 20 mm | 60% | 58% |
| October | 33°C / 91°F | 18°C / 65°F | 69 mm | 62% | 61% |
| November | 32°C / 90°F | 19°C / 67°F | 121 mm | 68% | 67% |
| December | 32°C / 89°F | 20°C / 67°F | 93 mm | 68% | 62% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Moshi?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Moshi →Other Tanzania cities in May
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Moshi in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Moshi?
May is one of the wetter months in Moshi, with about 95 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Moshi in May?
Average highs are about 29°C (83°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Moshi in May?
Moshi typically gets around 95 mm of rain in May — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Moshi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.