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Maramba Weather in May

Maramba in May

The short of it: Maramba in May averages a high of 24 °C (75 °F) and a low of 16 °C (62 °F), with 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 16° · rain 242 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Maramba an average May high of 24°, a low of 16° and some 242 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 242 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Maramba runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Korogwe, 18 km to the SW, is 4° warmer by day.

May in Maramba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 50 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KorogweTanga18 km SW28°20°223 mm
MuhezaTanga23 km SE29°21°207 mm
SoniTanga36 km NW22°14°177 mm
MlaloTanga37 km ENE30°22°224 mm
MajengoTanga42 km ESE30°23°250 mm
LushotoTanga47 km NW19°12°124 mm
MatuiTanga49 km NW22°14°140 mm
MazindeTanga52 km WNW27°18°90 mm

The Almanac · Maramba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 242 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Maramba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°18°62 mm13 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February28°18°54 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March27°18°153 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
April26°18°292 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
May24°16°242 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
June23°15°71 mm11 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
July23°14°57 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
August23°14°64 mm11 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September24°14°59 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October25°15°157 mm10 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
November26°17°162 mm10 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
December27°18°117 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maramba in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maramba in May?

Days average 24 °C (75 °F) and nights 16 °C (62 °F), with about 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 24°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 242 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Maramba?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Maramba in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 50 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Maramba in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Maramba in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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