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Poli Weather in May

Poli in May

The short of it: Poli in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 16° · rain 145 mm · daylight 11 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Poli an average May high of 23°, a low of 16° and some 145 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 58 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Poli runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Usa River, 4 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Poli, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 88 mm less rain
Versus June
1° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 58 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Usa RiverArusha4 km E24°16°148 mm
NkoarangaArusha5 km NE24°16°148 mm
ArushaArusha15 km W23°15°95 mm
KingoriArusha20 km ENE23°16°206 mm
MbuguniArusha27 km SSE27°18°80 mm
MerelaniArusha29 km SE27°18°84 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro37 km E25°17°134 mm
MonduliArusha41 km W23°15°54 mm
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The Almanac · Poli 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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Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Poli by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°15°53 mm9 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February29°15°62 mm10 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March28°16°139 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April25°17°233 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May23°16°145 mm6 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June22°14°24 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°13°12 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°14°12 mm6 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°14°12 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°15°30 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°16°92 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
December28°16°74 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Poli in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Poli in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 145 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Poli?

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

How long are the days in Poli in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 58 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Poli in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Poli in May?

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

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