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Selous in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Selous 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 Selous, Tanzania.

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Selous in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Selous in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 18°C Max 27°C 123 mm 9 day(s) 94% 47% UV 5 10.4 h/day
Best activities in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:35 18:17
Hourly weather

Average weather in Selous in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Selous 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
9 days out of 31 (29%)
19.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Fog
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
18.1°C
Other common conditions
Fog
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Fog
12 days out of 31 (38%)
17.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
16 days out of 31 (51%)
21.6°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
20 days out of 31 (64%)
24.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
17 days out of 31 (54%)
26.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
18 days out of 31 (58%)
23.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
20.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Selous in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Selous 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 Selous in May

The climate of Selous in May is humid. An average of 123 mm precipitation is recorded over 24 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 363 mm over 29 days.

Temperatures are warm in Selous in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°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 Selous in May: 30°C as a maximum in 2015 and 14°C as a minimum in 2012.

In May, the days last on average 11:42 in Selous. The sun rises around 06:35 and sets around 18:17.

With favorable weather, the month of May is a good month to travel to Selous in Tanzania.

In May, the most favorable activities in Selous are: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Selous in May

Check the seasonal normals in Selous 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 23.4°C 22.2°C 21.5°C
Maximum temperature 27.6°C 26.7°C 26.6°C
Minimum temperature 19.1°C 17.8°C 16.4°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2015)
 30.0°C
(2015)
 30.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2009)
 14.0°C
(2012)
 13.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 5 day(s)
(17%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
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 9 km/h 9 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 19.2°C 17.8°C 16.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 362.9 mm 122.8 mm 33.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
 24 day(s)
(77%)
 15 day(s)
(50%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 20 day(s)
(66%)
 9 day(s)
(29%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Record precipitation in one day 82.2 mm
(2010)
 43.0 mm
(2019)
 13.9 mm
(2017)
Other weather data
Humidity 96% 94% 91%
Visibility 7.9 km 8.4 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 53% 47% 39%
UV index 5 5 6
Daily sunshine 10h 10h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h33 06h35 06h42
Sunset time 18h27 18h17 18h18
Day length 11h54 11h42 11h36
Our opinion on the climate in May
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Activities and events

What to do in Selous in May?

Best activities in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Selous in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C0.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
14°C24°C1.0 mm
4
Heavy rain at times
16°C23°C1.0 mm
5
Cloudy
16°C21°C0.0 mm
6
Cloudy
15°C23°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
15°C22°C0.5 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
15°C22°C0.2 mm
10
Cloudy
15°C20°C0.2 mm
11
Cloudy
16°C23°C0.7 mm
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°C22°C11.8 mm
13
Overcast
17°C22°C0.0 mm
14
Cloudy
17°C22°C0.1 mm
15
Cloudy
16°C21°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
14°C22°C0.0 mm
17
Cloudy
13°C22°C0.0 mm
18
Cloudy
14°C23°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C0.2 mm
20
Cloudy
16°C24°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
15°C23°C0.1 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.5 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
16°C22°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
13°C21°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
11°C22°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
11°C23°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
14°C22°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
14°C21°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
15°C22°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
13°C22°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
11°C23°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Selous in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Selous in May: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Selous in May, which places this month 2th out of 12.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 18°C at night, with about 123 mm of precipitation spread over 9 rainy days.

Expect about 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 34/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Selous are: May, June, July, August, September and October. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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