May weather forecastMoshi, Tanzania
May
Weather in May
May ushers in a change in Moshi's weather pattern with lower temperatures, cooler nights and fewer rainfall days. The rain gauge reads a declining trend compared to previous months, with a rainfall accumulation of merely 230mm (9.06"). The UV index stays constant, indicating the persistent exposure to the harmful rays. Alongside the decreasing rain, the days are filled with less and less sunshine, implying the start of a cooler period. In sum, May in Moshi is a time when the heavy rain starts to ebb and the city begins to experience a relative drop in temperature.Temperature
A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in May, moving from a warm 29°C (84.2°F) in April to a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F). The temperature in Moshi dips to an average of 18°C (64.4°F) during May nights.Rainfall
In May, in Moshi, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moshi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99 days and collects up to 970mm (38.19") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 58min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:26 EAT.
Sunshine
May through August, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Moshi.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Moshi are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Moshi, Tanzania
- Average high temperature in May: 26°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 18°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July, August and September (15°C).
Average rainfall in May
Moshi, Tanzania
- Average rainfall in May: 230mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (350mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (10mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Moshi, Tanzania
- Average rainfall days in May: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Moshi, Tanzania
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in May
Moshi, Tanzania
- Average UV index in May: 12
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
