Ngorongoro Weather in May

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

The climate in Ngorongoro during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Ngorongoro and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Ngorongoro weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Nightly temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Average temperature 14.8°C 58.6°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 28°C 82.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ngorongoro with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ngorongoro average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ngorongoro 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 Ngorongoro in May 2024.

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Ngorongoro weather stats

Ngorongoro weather statistics
Hottest month: March 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: September 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: October 8.7hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: April 213mm 8.4ins
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