Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Zanzibar, Tanzania, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (86°F), while lows may dip to 24°C (75°F). Typically, the humidity level in Zanzibar throughout May hovers around 86%.
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In May, Zanzibar averages 225 mm (8.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 22 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 49 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 47 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Zanzibar reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||