What is the weather like in Watamu vs Zanzibar in May?

In May, Watamu averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 168 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 145 mm.

Watamu vs Zanzibar in May

Watamu and Zanzibar are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Watamu is hot, soaked, clean air; Zanzibar is hot, rainy, clean air.

Watamu vs Zanzibar — May climate, side by side

	🇰🇪 Watamu	🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 25°	30° / 25°
Rainfall	168 mm	145 mm
Rainy days	21	18
Humidity	80%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	34	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Watamu 🇰🇪 Kenyahot, soaked, clean air · best January77
Zanzibar 🇹🇿 Tanzaniahot, rainy, clean air · best September75

Watamu vs Zanzibar in May — FAQ

Is May better in Watamu or Zanzibar?: Watamu and Zanzibar are nearly tied in May — 77 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Watamu is hot, soaked, clean air; Zanzibar is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Watamu vs Zanzibar in May?: In May, Watamu averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 168 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 145 mm.