The climate in Tanga during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Tanga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 22.3°C 72.1°F |
Average temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 276 mm 10.9 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.7°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average May is the wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 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 Tanga in May 2025.
Hottest month: | February | 33.1°C 91.6°F |
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Driest month: | February | 26mm 1ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | August | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
Wettest month: | May | 276mm 10.9ins |