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Sikonge Weather in May

Sikonge in May

The short of it: Sikonge in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 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 30° · low 18° · rain 14 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

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

Thirty years of records give Sikonge an average May high of 30°, a low of 18° and some 14 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 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, Sikonge runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Mabama, 61 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Sikonge, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° warmer, 84 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MabamaTabora61 km NNW30°18°19 mm
TumbiTabora63 km N30°18°18 mm
TaboraTabora69 km N30°17°21 mm
UsokeTabora69 km NW30°18°20 mm
UramboTabora101 km NW30°18°22 mm
MambaliTabora121 km N29°17°18 mm
KaliuaTabora125 km WNW30°18°22 mm
InyongaKatavi143 km SSW30°17°12 mm

The Almanac · Sikonge Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Sikonge by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°19°123 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦
February30°19°123 mm8 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦
March30°19°142 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°18°98 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May30°18°14 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
June30°15°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
July30°15°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August31°17°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
September32°18°1.0 mm13 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October33°20°12 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
November32°20°84 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
December30°19°151 mm7 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sikonge in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sikonge in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Sikonge?

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

How long are the days in Sikonge in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 48 min in June to 12 h 27 min in December.

Does it snow in Sikonge in May?

Hardly — May nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sikonge in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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