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Kitama Weather in May

Kitama in May

The short of it: Kitama in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 19° · rain 32 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Kitama an average May high of 29°, a low of 19° and some 32 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Kitama runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Tandahimba, 12 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Kitama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 110 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TandahimbaMtwara12 km WSW29°19°31 mm
NanyambaMtwara12 km ENE29°19°33 mm
NamikupaMtwara20 km SW29°19°27 mm
NanhyangaMtwara22 km WSW29°19°26 mm
MahutaMtwara35 km WSW28°18°22 mm
KitangariMtwara44 km W29°19°28 mm
LuchinguMtwara48 km WSW28°17°24 mm
NewalaMtwara53 km WSW28°17°25 mm

The Almanac · Kitama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Kitama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°21°175 mm5 km/h12 h 41 min✦✦
February31°21°197 mm5 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March30°21°234 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April29°21°142 mm5 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
May29°19°32 mm7 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°6.0 mm7 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°18°10 mm9 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
October30°19°20 mm9 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
November31°21°56 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
December32°21°133 mm6 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitama in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitama in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 29°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Kitama?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Kitama in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 30 min in June to 12 h 45 min in December.

Does it snow in Kitama in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Kitama in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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