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Sumbawanga in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga, Tanzania.

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Sumbawanga in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Sumbawanga in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 17°C Max 23°C 69 mm 5 day(s) 82% 25% UV 5 11.4 h/day
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 06:57 18:42
Hourly weather

Average weather in Sumbawanga in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Sumbawanga 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
Partly Cloudy
14 days out of 31 (45%)
14.6°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
18 days out of 31 (58%)
14.2°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Fog
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
16.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
21 days out of 31 (67%)
21.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
23.1°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
20.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
16.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
15.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Sumbawanga in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga in May

The climate of Sumbawanga in May is humid. An average of 69 mm precipitation is recorded over 16 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 329 mm over 28 days.

Temperatures are warm in Sumbawanga in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 23°C, while the minimum falls to about 17°C. The month's average temperature is 20°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Sumbawanga in May: 27°C as a maximum in 2020 and 13°C as a minimum in 2016.

In May, the days last on average 11:45 in Sumbawanga. The sun rises around 06:57 and sets around 18:42.

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

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Sumbawanga in May

Check the seasonal normals in Sumbawanga 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 20.3°C 20.0°C 19.4°C
Maximum temperature 22.8°C 23.1°C 23.3°C
Minimum temperature 17.8°C 16.8°C 15.5°C
Record maximum temperature 26.0°C
(2020)
 27.0°C
(2020)
 27.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2009)
 13.0°C
(2016)
 11.0°C
(2016)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 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 14 km/h 16 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 17.8°C 16.7°C 14.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 329.1 mm 68.7 mm 3.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 28 day(s)
(93%)
 16 day(s)
(52%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 18 day(s)
(61%)
 5 day(s)
(15%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Record precipitation in one day 96.3 mm
(2016)
 25.9 mm
(2017)
 7.8 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 89% 82% 73%
Visibility 8.8 km 9.7 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 41% 25% 13%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h56 06h57 07h04
Sunset time 18h51 18h42 18h44
Day length 11h55 11h45 11h40
Our opinion on the climate in May
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Sumbawanga in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
16°C24°C0.4 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.1 mm
3
Cloudy
17°C24°C0.2 mm
4
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°C20°C5.1 mm
5
Cloudy
17°C20°C0.0 mm
6
Cloudy
16°C21°C0.0 mm
7
Cloudy
15°C21°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
15°C23°C0.0 mm
9
Overcast
16°C24°C0.2 mm
10
Cloudy
17°C24°C0.6 mm
11
Cloudy
16°C23°C7.1 mm
12
Cloudy
16°C23°C1.3 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
17°C22°C0.4 mm
14
Cloudy
17°C22°C0.1 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
16°C23°C0.0 mm
16
Cloudy
15°C23°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
18
Cloudy
15°C24°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
15°C25°C0.1 mm
20
Cloudy
16°C25°C0.0 mm
21
Cloudy
16°C25°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
15°C23°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
14°C20°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
12°C23°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
13°C23°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
16°C25°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
16°C22°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
14°C23°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga in May, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 23°C during the day and 17°C at night, with about 69 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 29/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Sumbawanga 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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