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Lake Victoria in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lake Victoria in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

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Lake Victoria in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lake Victoria in May in summary
Adverse weather
Min 18°C Max 25°C 398 mm 23 day(s) 90% 37% UV 5 10.8 h/day
Activities not recommended in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 06:40 18:45
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lake Victoria in May 2027

Adverse weather

The weather in Lake Victoria in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 May 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
16 days out of 31 (51%)
19.2°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
2 days out of 31 (6%)
3h
Dominant weather
Heavy rain
15 days out of 31 (48%)
18.6°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Clear/Sunny
2 days out of 31 (6%)
6h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
18.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
20.5°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
24.5°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
24.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
16 days out of 31 (51%)
22.3°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
19.5°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Lake Victoria in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lake Victoria in May.

Temperatures and rain in Lake Victoria in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lake Victoria in May

The climate of Lake Victoria in May is humid. An average of 398 mm precipitation is recorded over 29 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 436 mm over 29 days.

Temperatures are warm in Lake Victoria in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 25°C, while the minimum falls to about 18°C. The month's average temperature is 22°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lake Victoria in May: 30°C as a maximum in 2019 and 16°C as a minimum in 2010.

In May, the days last on average 12:05 in Lake Victoria. The sun rises around 06:40 and sets around 18:45.

With unfavorable weather, the month of May is not the most recommended month to travel to Lake Victoria in Tanzania.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Lake Victoria in May: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lake Victoria in May

Check the seasonal normals in Lake Victoria in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.1°C 21.5°C 21.4°C
Maximum temperature 25.4°C 25.0°C 25.0°C
Minimum temperature 18.7°C 18.0°C 17.8°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2019)
 30.0°C
(2019)
 29.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 16.0°C
(2012)
 16.0°C
(2010)
 15.0°C
(2012)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 12 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 18.7°C 18.0°C 17.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 436.2 mm 398.3 mm 140.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
 29 day(s)
(94%)
 24 day(s)
(80%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 22 day(s)
(74%)
 23 day(s)
(73%)
 11 day(s)
(36%)
Record precipitation in one day 96.2 mm
(2013)
 128.5 mm
(2021)
 28.3 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 89% 90% 86%
Visibility 8.7 km 8.9 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 37% 37% 29%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h43 06h40 06h44
Sunset time 18h49 18h45 18h49
Day length 12h06 12h05 12h05
Our opinion on the climate in May
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Activities and events

What to do in Lake Victoria in May?

Activities not recommended in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lake Victoria in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lake Victoria in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.2 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
16°C25°C1.2 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C7.4 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
15°C21°C1.4 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C0.2 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
16°C20°C1.9 mm
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°C20°C11.4 mm
9
Cloudy
15°C22°C6.6 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
15°C22°C0.2 mm
11
Cloudy
14°C21°C0.7 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C5.6 mm
13
Cloudy
16°C23°C0.8 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C2.5 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
16°C24°C0.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
14°C24°C0.1 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.2 mm
19
Cloudy
16°C24°C1.8 mm
20
Cloudy
16°C23°C0.5 mm
21
Cloudy
15°C22°C0.6 mm
22
Cloudy
15°C23°C3.5 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
15°C21°C5.1 mm
24
Cloudy
16°C22°C0.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
16°C21°C5.5 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C2.4 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C1.1 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C1.8 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
15°C24°C1.8 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
15°C21°C2.8 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C1.5 mm
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Where to go near Lake Victoria in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lake Victoria in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Lake Victoria in May, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 25°C during the day and 18°C at night, with about 398 mm of precipitation spread over 23 rainy days.

Expect about 10.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 26/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Lake Victoria are: January, February, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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