Tanzania year-round guide
Africa · May
Best time to visit Tanzania in May 🇹🇿
May in Tanzania is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Tanzania year at a glance
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The absolute peak months for Tanzania are January, February, June, July, August, September, December. May is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Tanzania is like in May
Serengeti & northern circuit: Jun–Oct dry season; calving Jan–Feb. Kilimanjaro: Jan–Feb & Jul–Sep. Zanzibar: Jun–Oct & Dec–Feb.
Insider tip
Climbing Kili in Jan–Feb has clearer summits and fewer crowds than the Jul–Sep peak.