Weather in Zanzibar: May
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Average day temperature: | 85.7°F |
| Average night temperature: | 77.4°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 82.5°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 7 days |
| Day length: | 11.8 - 11.9 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 17 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 12.0 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 84°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 72°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 81.0°F and 74.9°F.
Sea water temperature in Zanzibar in May, °F
The average sea water temperature in May of 2025 was 82.4°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 83.3°F and 81.5°F.
Mostly all days in May are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Zanzibar in May is 12.3 in. It makes may one of the most rainy months of the year.
The average wind speed value in May is 10.8 mph It makes May one of the most windy months of the year.
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 4.9.
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