Arusha weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Arusha: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 15°C (59°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 25°C (77°F) and 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Arusha, the largest city in Arusha. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Arusha?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
May is a fair month in Arusha. The weather is usually best in Jun–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Arusha in May?
Some rain is normal: about 90 mm (3.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Arusha in May?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 15°C (59°F).
Arusha weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 88 mm | 57% | fair |
| February | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 73 mm | 57% | fair |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 105 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 147 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | 67% | fair |
| June | 25°C (77°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 18 mm | 61% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm | 55% | best |
| August | 27°C (80°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 14 mm | 55% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 17 mm | 45% | best |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm | 55% | fair |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 133 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 110 mm | 64% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Arusha in May
Weather can differ a lot within Arusha: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Merelani | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Mbuguni | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Kingori | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Usa River | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Makuyuni | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 59 mm | fair |
| Kiratu | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 66 mm | fair |
| Mto wa Mbu | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 66 mm | fair |