Weather in Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania in May
In an average May, Zanzibar sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 29°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 26°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
31°C
2001-05-07
Lowest
26°C
2020-05-19
Low
Highest
28°C
2001-05-08
Lowest
24°C
2020-05-18
Feels-like
Highest
39°C
2024-05-03
Lowest
26°C
2020-05-19
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
1998-05-03
Lowest
17.2 g/m³
1997-05-07
Wind
Highest
59 km/h
2024-05-04
Lowest
12 km/h
1990-05-01
Precip
Wettest
448 mm
2019
Driest
16 mm
2004
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