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Zanzibar weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 84°F in Zanzibar, Tanzania in May and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 16 days with some rainfall and typically 10.0 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 84°F max day temperature
84 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 16 days with some rainfall
16 - 72°F min night temperature
72 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - High heat & humidity
H - 10.0 inches of monthly rainfall
10.0 - 10 (Very High) UV index
10 - 82°F sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Tanzania (Zanzibar) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Zanzibar in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 86°F in Zanzibar in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 72°F at night.
How sunny is it in Zanzibar in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Zanzibar in May - that's 54% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Zanzibar in May?
The average sea temperature around Zanzibar in May is 82°F.
Does it rain in Zanzibar in May?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Zanzibar in May and the average monthly rainfall is 6.0 inches.
Zanzibar May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Zanzibar in May 2026. Select a month to view Zanzibar sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 06:24 | 18:17 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 06:25 | 18:14 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 06:27 | 18:15 |
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