Harare weather in May (Zimbabwe)

Curious about the climate in Harare this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Harare during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 24°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 11°C.

Precipitation

Harare in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.9 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 267 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Harare. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Harare climate page with graphs.

 

Harare, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 8.9 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 267 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Zimbabwe in May

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Harare, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.