Kidatu weather in May
In May, Kidatu sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 78 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
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 Kidatu's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kidatu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:39 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.1
- out of 10
Kidatu is human settlement 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 27°C through the month.
A typical May day in Kidatu reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 20 |
| 2 | 27 | 20 |
| 3 | 27 | 20 |
| 4 | 27 | 20 |
| 5 | 27 | 20 |
| 6 | 27 | 20 |
| 7 | 27 | 20 |
| 8 | 27 | 20 |
| 9 | 27 | 20 |
| 10 | 27 | 20 |
| 11 | 27 | 19 |
| 12 | 27 | 19 |
| 13 | 27 | 19 |
| 14 | 27 | 19 |
| 15 | 27 | 19 |
| 16 | 26 | 19 |
| 17 | 26 | 19 |
| 18 | 26 | 19 |
| 19 | 26 | 19 |
| 20 | 26 | 19 |
| 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 23 | 26 | 19 |
| 24 | 26 | 19 |
| 25 | 26 | 19 |
| 26 | 26 | 18 |
| 27 | 26 | 18 |
| 28 | 26 | 18 |
| 29 | 26 | 18 |
| 30 | 26 | 18 |
| 31 | 26 | 18 |
How May really feels in Kidatu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kidatu weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 194 | 19.9 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 30° / 22° | 194 | 18.9 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 206 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 27° / 21° | 181 | 24.6 | 11.8 | 4.2 |
| May | 27° / 19° | 78 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 26° / 17° | 20 | 5.7 | 11.6 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 17° | 15 | 3.9 | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 20 | 5.7 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 18° | 14 | 3.7 | 12 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 19° | 39 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 57 | 10.6 | 12.4 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 125 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 31% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 35% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 64 | 36 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 68 | 32 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 69 | 31 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kidatu gets around 78 mm of rain over 14.3 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 46% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 |
| 2 | 66 |
| 3 | 65 |
| 4 | 63 |
| 5 | 62 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 59 |
| 8 | 57 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 48 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 45 |
| 16 | 44 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 38 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 35 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 29 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 60% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 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 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 |
| Muggy (%) | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 72 | 11 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 71 | 10 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 71 | 9 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 71 | 8 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 71 | 7 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 70 | 7 |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 70 | 6 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 68 | 5 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 68 | 4 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 68 | 3 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 | 27 | 65 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 65 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 62 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 62 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 61 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 59 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 57 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 57 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 55 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 54 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 52 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 51 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 48 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 47 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 12 | 42 | 45 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 13 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 15 | 43 | 41 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 16 | 44 | 39 | 0 |
| 29 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 | 2 | 19 | 44 | 34 | 0 |
| 31 | 3 | 21 | 45 | 32 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | 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 6:37 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 6:21 PM to 6:17 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 | 11.7 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:21 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:20 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:20 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:38 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:39 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:40 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:41 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:42 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.69 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.55 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in November across the year — May's 4.69 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 4.7 | 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 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kidatu
None of Kidatu's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kidatu's monsoon runs December–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Kidatu?
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 Kidatu for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kidatu in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kidatu sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 19°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Kidatu 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 Kidatu peaks around March 12 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kidatu 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 Kidatu is worst in September — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (April, 9 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) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 15 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 12 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 9 | Good |
| Jun | 12 | Good |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 32 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Kidatu?
Kidatu sits at 7.7°S, 37.0°E, 303 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Ruaha, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Kidatu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kidatu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kidatu has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 812 m around an average of 405 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,013 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,396 m.
The land around Kidatu is covered by trees (68%) and shrubs (23%) within 3 km, trees (58%) and shrubs (20%) within 16 km, and trees (61%) 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 Kidatu (-7.6992°, 36.9572°, elevation 303 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. 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).