Dar es Salaam weather in May
May in Dar es Salaam: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Dar es Salaam · #467 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dar es Salaam climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 107 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dar es Salaam in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
- May in Dar es Salaam: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Dar es Salaam on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Dar es Salaam in May?
- In May, Dar es Salaam averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 106.8 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dar es Salaam in May?
- Dar es Salaam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.