Mtwara Weather in May

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

The climate in Mtwara during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mtwara and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Mtwara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.4°C 70.4°F
Average temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mtwara with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Mtwara

Mtwara average temperature in May

May rainfall

Mtwara average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Mtwara 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 Mtwara in May 2024.

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Mtwara weather stats

Mtwara weather statistics
Hottest month: February 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: August 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: January 199mm 7.8ins
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