Ifakara in May
7.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
29°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
10Rainy days (51 mm)
11:38 hDaylight
06:41Sunrise · 18:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.1 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 24°C | 129 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 33°C | 24°C | 119 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.6 |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 178 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 29°C | 22°C | 155 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 29°C | 18°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 29°C | 17°C | 7 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| August | 30°C | 18°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 32°C | 20°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 34°C | 21°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 35°C | 23°C | 36 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.6 |
| December | 34°C | 24°C | 87 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ifakara in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Ifakara?
The best months are July, June, August.