SeasonMapMoshi (Kilimanjaro) weather in May
Tanzania
May in Moshi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Moshi · #644 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Moshi in May
Other months in Moshi
Moshi's forum calls June a good month for a Kilimanjaro climb — the dry season is settling in, and regulars say the fresh snow left over from April/May's rains makes the summit look spectacular if you go early in the month. It's a shoulder month for crowds too, with noticeably fewer climbers on routes like Lemosho than in peak season.
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Moshi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Moshi in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Moshi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMoshi's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Moshi in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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The long rains
20 Mar – 31 May · usuallyMonsoonRiskThe rains effectively shut the mountain: the forest sections of Machame and Umbwe turn to mud, summit nights come in cloud, and the operators still running trips price them to move.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Moshi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Moshi?
Moshi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Moshi?
- May in Moshi: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Moshi on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Moshi in May?
- In May, Moshi averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 74.1 mm of rain over roughly 15.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Moshi in May?
- Moshi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in May.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — May
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Serengeti's Grumeti River crossings around 15 May – 10 Jul.