SeasonMapNungwi weather in May
Tanzania
May in Nungwi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Nungwi · #984 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nungwi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 181 mm / 7.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nungwi 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.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nungwi'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).
Toughest weatherNungwi's best weather comes in February, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Nungwi in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Masika, the long rains
20 Mar – 31 May · usuallyMonsoonClosuresThe wettest stretch of the year empties the beach: several guesthouses close for refurbishment and the dive centres cut back their schedules, but what stays open is at its cheapest.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nungwi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nungwi?
Nungwi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Nungwi?
- May in Nungwi: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 23 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Nungwi on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Nungwi in May?
- In May, Nungwi averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 180.6 mm of rain over roughly 22.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nungwi in May?
- Nungwi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
Other months in Nungwi
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Similar destinations in East Africa — May
Within 300 km: Mombasa's Green turtle nesting around 1 Mar – 31 Jul, and Zanzibar's Masika, the long rains around 20 Mar – 31 May.