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Zanzibar in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Zanzibar in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

80.6 °F

Average:

82.5 °F

Maximum:

85.2 °F

Sea water temperature in Zanzibar in May

In the city of Zanzibar, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 80.6°F on May 30, 2021, with an average temperature being 82.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.2°F on May 1, 2019.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 82.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 83.5°F 84.1°F 83.2°F
May 2 83.4°F 83.9°F 82.7°F
May 3 83.4°F 84.3°F 82.8°F
May 4 83.4°F 84.2°F 83.2°F
May 5 83.3°F 84.0°F 82.7°F
May 6 83.3°F 84.0°F 82.8°F
May 7 83.1°F 83.9°F 82.9°F
May 8 82.8°F 83.5°F 83.2°F
May 9 82.7°F 83.3°F 82.9°F
May 10 82.5°F 83.4°F 82.5°F
May 11 82.5°F 83.4°F 82.6°F
May 12 82.4°F 83.3°F 82.8°F
May 13 82.3°F 83.2°F 83.0°F
May 14 82.4°F 83.2°F 82.9°F
May 15 82.5°F 83.2°F 83.1°F
May 16 82.4°F 83.4°F 83.1°F
May 17 82.3°F 83.0°F 83.1°F
May 18 82.3°F 83.1°F 82.9°F
May 19 82.4°F 83.5°F 83.1°F
May 20 82.3°F 83.4°F 82.7°F
May 21 82.3°F 83.3°F 83.1°F
May 22 82.1°F 83.0°F 82.9°F
May 23 82.1°F 82.8°F 82.7°F
May 24 82.1°F 83.0°F 83.0°F
May 25 82.0°F 81.8°F 82.9°F
May 26 81.9°F 82.4°F 83.1°F
May 27 81.8°F 82.8°F 82.9°F
May 28 81.9°F 82.6°F 82.6°F
May 29 82.0°F 82.4°F 82.5°F
May 30 81.9°F 82.3°F 82.6°F
May 31 82.1°F 82.4°F 82.9°F

Sea water temperature in Zanzibar by month

In Zanzibar, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round. The warmest water in Zanzibar was recorded on March 11, 2024, reaching a 88.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 13, 2022, dipping to 76.9°F. The average readings by season are 83.8°F in Winter, 83.9°F in Spring, 79.6°F in Summer, and 80.6°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 84.4°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 80.9°F.