Bagamoyo weather in May
In May, Bagamoyo sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 130 mm of rain across 16.9 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bagamoyo's 10th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bagamoyo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 130 mm
- 16.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:12 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Bagamoyo is town in Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Bagamoyo reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
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| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How May really feels in Bagamoyo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 7 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bagamoyo weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 9th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 26° | 49 | 11.7 | 12.3 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 31° / 26° | 43 | 8.9 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 31° / 25° | 131 | 21.9 | 12 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 195 | 25.1 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 24° | 130 | 16.9 | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 28° / 22° | 26 | 6.8 | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 16 | 4.5 | 11.7 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 21 | 5.9 | 11.8 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 19 | 5.3 | 12 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 55 | 10.1 | 12.1 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 89 | 18.2 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 95 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 44 | 56 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 47 | 53 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 52 | 48 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 60 | 40 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 66 | 34 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 70 | 30 |
| 29 | 71 | 29 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 73 | 27 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bagamoyo gets around 130 mm of rain over 16.9 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 72% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 70 |
| 4 | 69 |
| 5 | 68 |
| 6 | 67 |
| 7 | 66 |
| 8 | 65 |
| 9 | 63 |
| 10 | 62 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 58 |
| 13 | 57 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 53 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 43 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 41 |
| 27 | 40 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 34 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 87% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Oppressive (%) | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 77 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 83 | 14 |
| 2 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 12 |
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 85 | 11 |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | 86 | 10 |
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 87 | 9 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 87 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 5 | 88 | 7 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 89 | 6 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 89 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 11 | 89 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 12 | 88 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 13 | 87 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 14 | 86 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 15 | 85 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 17 | 83 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 18 | 81 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 20 | 79 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 22 | 77 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 12 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of May to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:32 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:11 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:14 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:13 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:13 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:13 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:12 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:12 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:12 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:29 | 6:12 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:11 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:11 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:11 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:11 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:11 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:32 | 6:11 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:32 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:32 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.44 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.44 kWh/m² to a high of 6.27 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 4.44 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Bagamoyo
In May, Bagamoyo sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bagamoyo sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Bagamoyo's rainy season runs March–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Bagamoyo?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Bagamoyo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bagamoyo in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bagamoyo sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bagamoyo in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Bagamoyo in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bagamoyo peaks around March 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bagamoyo in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bagamoyo is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 18 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 19 | Moderate |
| Oct | 17 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 17 | Moderate |
Where is Bagamoyo?
Bagamoyo sits at 6.4°S, 38.9°E, 13 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Mapinga, 25 km away.
Topography around Bagamoyo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bagamoyo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bagamoyo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 75 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 853 m.
The land around Bagamoyo is covered by grassland (39%) and water (33%) within 3 km, grassland (48%) and water (39%) within 16 km, and water (31%), grassland (30%) and trees (27%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bagamoyo (-6.4422°, 38.9042°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).