May weather forecast and climate
Dodoma, Tanzania

May, the last month of the autumn, in Dodoma, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.2°C (61.2°F) and an average high of 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

May and June, with an average high-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F), are the coldest months.

Heat index

The average heat index is estimated at 29.4°C (84.9°F). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With the exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature', or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (differences in body mass, height, and shape, metabolic differences, wind), and activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact, and may raise the heat index additionally, by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Dodoma is 72%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 5.3 rainfall days, Dodoma aggregates 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dodoma, there are 115 rainfall days, and 587mm (23.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

Months with the shortest days are May through July, with an average of 11.8h of daylight.

Sunshine

In Dodoma, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from the exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.