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 high28°C / 83°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Feels like (high)32°C / 90°F
Rainfall107 mm / 4.2 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind17 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.

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