Serengeti weather in May

May in Serengeti: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Serengeti · #185 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Serengeti climate normals — May

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall34 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity58%🍃 comfortable
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine10.8 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Serengeti in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Serengeti?
May in Serengeti: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Serengeti on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Serengeti in May?
In May, Serengeti averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 33.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Serengeti in May?
Serengeti has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in May.

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