The climate in Pemba during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Pemba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30°C 86°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
Average temperature | 25.4°C 77.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 31 mm 1.2 ins |
Rainy days | 4 days |
Sea temperature | 28°C 82.5°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 13.5kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Pemba with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pemba in May 2024.
Hottest month: | December | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
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Driest month: | September | 5mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 10.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
Wettest month: | March | 202mm 8ins |