The climate in Kigoma during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Kigoma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
| Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 57 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Kigoma with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 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 Kigoma in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | September | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 167mm 6.6ins |