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Mtama Weather in May

Mtama in May

The short of it: Mtama in May averages a high of 31 °C (87 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 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 31° · low 21° · rain 38 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

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

May in Mtama brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 21°, with about 38 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 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, Mtama runs about middling and about as wet in May. Nyangao, 10 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Mtama, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 86 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NyangaoLindi10 km WSW30°20°34 mm
NangangaMtwara25 km WSW30°20°33 mm
MingoyoLindi35 km NE31°21°39 mm
KitangariMtwara39 km S29°19°28 mm
LindiLindi51 km NE31°22°47 mm
MbekenyeraLindi54 km NW29°19°34 mm
RuangwaLindi54 km WNW29°19°34 mm
TandahimbaMtwara58 km SSE29°19°31 mm

The Almanac · Mtama Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Mtama by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°23°140 mm6 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦
February32°23°157 mm6 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦
March31°23°181 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
April31°22°124 mm6 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
May31°21°38 mm8 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June30°19°8.0 mm8 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July30°18°5.0 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August30°19°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
September30°20°9.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
October31°21°20 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
November33°23°49 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
December33°23°110 mm7 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mtama in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mtama in May?

Days average 31 °C (87 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mtama?

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

How long are the days in Mtama in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 31 min in June to 12 h 43 min in December.

Does it snow in Mtama in May?

Hardly — May nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mtama in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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