Arusha Weather in May

What's the weather like in Arusha (Arusha) in May 2024?

The climate in Arusha during May can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Arusha and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

Arusha weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.3°C 75.7°F
Nightly temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Average temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 169 mm 6.7 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.5°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 8.3kph 5 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Arusha

Arusha average temperature in May

May rainfall

Arusha average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Arusha average rain in May

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 Arusha in May 2024.

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Arusha weather stats

Arusha weather statistics
Hottest month: March 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: September 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: October 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 22.8°C 73°F
Wettest month: April 339mm 13.3ins
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