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 |
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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 |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.1hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
Wettest month: | April | 167mm 6.6ins |