Monthly climate guide
Mwanza weather in May
With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (65°F), May feels hot in Mwanza. Rainfall averages about 60 mm (some rain) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Just 430 km apart, but Mwanza runs about 2°C warmer than Arusha this month.
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
19°C
65°F
Rainfall
60 mm
some rain
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
54%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Mwanza weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 89 mm | 68% | 66% |
| February | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm | 66% | 66% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 69°F | 145 mm | 69% | 70% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 67°F | 158 mm | 75% | 75% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 60 mm | 70% | 54% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 12 mm | 60% | 39% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 5 mm | 51% | 32% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 67°F | 33 mm | 50% | 46% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 70°F | 53 mm | 54% | 58% |
| October | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 149 mm | 63% | 69% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 69°F | 223 mm | 73% | 75% |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 21°C / 69°F | 152 mm | 73% | 70% |
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Mwanza?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mwanza →Other Tanzania cities in May
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Mwanza in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mwanza?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Mwanza, with highs around 28°C and about 60 mm of rain.
How warm is Mwanza in May?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 19°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mwanza in May?
Mwanza typically gets around 60 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mwanza (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.