Ikwiriri weather in May
In May, Ikwiriri sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 62 mm of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Ikwiriri's 6th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ikwiriri's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:31 AM – 6:09 PM
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.68 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Ikwiriri is town in Pwani, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Ikwiriri reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 23 |
| 15 | 30 | 22 |
| 16 | 30 | 22 |
| 17 | 30 | 22 |
| 18 | 30 | 22 |
| 19 | 30 | 22 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 |
| 23 | 30 | 22 |
| 24 | 30 | 22 |
| 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 26 | 30 | 22 |
| 27 | 30 | 22 |
| 28 | 30 | 22 |
| 29 | 30 | 22 |
| 30 | 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 30 | 22 |
How May really feels in Ikwiriri
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 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.
Ikwiriri weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 24° | 116 | 17.6 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 33° / 24° | 108 | 14.7 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 175 | 24.9 | 12.1 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 30° / 23° | 169 | 23.2 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| May | 30° / 22° | 62 | 10.6 | 11.6 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 30° / 21° | 10 | 2.1 | 11.5 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 30° / 21° | 5 | 1.2 | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 20° | 10 | 2.4 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 31° / 21° | 12 | 3.6 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 32 | 7.9 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 32° / 23° | 74 | 15.5 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 32° / 24° | 128 | 20.9 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 42% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 64 | 36 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 72 | 28 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 77 | 23 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Ikwiriri gets around 62 mm of rain over 10.6 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 34% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 52 |
| 4 | 51 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 41 |
| 11 | 40 |
| 12 | 39 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 35 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 21 |
| 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 16 |
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 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 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 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 |
| Oppressive (%) | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 47 |
| Miserable (%) | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 81 | 10 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 81 | 9 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 82 | 8 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 82 | 7 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 82 | 7 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 82 | 6 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 82 | 5 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 81 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 81 | 4 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 79 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 79 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 78 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 77 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 77 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 76 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 75 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 74 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 73 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 71 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 70 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 69 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 67 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 63 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 62 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 60 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 39 | 58 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 55 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 53 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 5 | 44 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 47 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of May to 11 h 36 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 6:30 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 6:13 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:13 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:13 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:12 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:11 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:10 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:10 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:10 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:09 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:31 | 6:09 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:32 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:09 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:09 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:09 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:33 | 6:09 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:34 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.68 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.54 kWh/m² to a high of 6.02 kWh/m² in October across the year — May's 4.68 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| 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 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ikwiriri
None of Ikwiriri's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ikwiriri sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Ikwiriri's rainy season runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Ikwiriri?
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 Ikwiriri for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ikwiriri in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Ikwiriri sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ikwiriri 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 at the nearest coast (about 48 km away) 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 Ikwiriri in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ikwiriri peaks around March 14 at about 15 (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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Ikwiriri 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 Ikwiriri is worst in January — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 16 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ikwiriri?
Ikwiriri sits at 8.0°S, 39.0°E, 30 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Kibiti, 26 km away.
Topography around Ikwiriri
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ikwiriri.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ikwiriri has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 21 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 88 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 730 m.
The land around Ikwiriri is covered by grassland (68%) within 3 km, grassland (64%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and trees (48%), grassland (25%) and water (20%) 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 Ikwiriri (-7.9562°, 38.9716°, elevation 30 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).