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Visiting Stone Town, Tanzania in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. It is a good time for sunbathing in Stone Town.

May has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Stone Town with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Consider visiting Stone Town in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Stone Town in May?

Yes, May is a good time for sunbathing in Stone Town.

May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Stone Town in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Stone Town with very warm sea temperatures 28°C (83°F).

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Stone Town?

Yes, May is a good time for a holiday in Stone Town.

May has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (85°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 4.8cm (1.9inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is a good time for sunbathing in Stone Town. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Stone Town with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Stone Town warm in May?

Yes, Stone Town is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Stone Town in May is 29°C (85°F). The average maximum temperature is 30°C (86°) in the previous month and 29°C (84°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Stone Town in May is 27°C (80°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 26°C (79°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Stone Town in May?

The average day light hours per day in Stone Town in May are 11.8. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Stone Town in May

The weather in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June. The average maximum temperature in Stone Town in May is 29°C (85°F). The average maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F) in the previous month and 29°C (84°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Stone Town in May is 27°C (80°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 26°C (79°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Stone Town in May is 24°C (75°F). The minimum temperature is 25°C (76°F) in the previous month and 23°C (74°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Stone Town in May

The days in May are slightly shorter than the previous month. May has a slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month. During May the average day light hours are 11.8 per day in Stone Town. The sunshine percentage is 84% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.9hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Stone Town in May is typically 11.1 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Stone Town in May

The average sea water temperature in Stone Town in May is 28.2°C (82.8°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Rainfall in Stone Town in May

May weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. May has fewer days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into June. The average total rainfall in Stone Town in May is 4.8cm (1.9inches) and on average there are 10.7 rainy days in May making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Stone Town in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Stone Town in May is 24°C (76°F) which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 23°C (23°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Stone Town in May is typically 92.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 94% in the previous month and 90.6% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Stone Town in May is typically 81.1%. The average relative humidity is 83% in the previous month and 77% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Stone Town in May

The average maximum wind speed in Stone Town in May is typically 29KM/H (18MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 29KM/H (18MPH) in the previous month and 33KM/H (20MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Stone Town in May is typically 13KM/H (8MPH). The average wind speed is 11KM/H (7MPH) in the previous month and 14KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Stone Town in May is from the South-Southeast.

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