Hwange National Park weather in May (Zimbabwe)

Is May a good time to explore Hwange National Park weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Hwange National Park is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Hwange National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.1 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Hwange National Park. April, May, June, July, August and September 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 Hwange National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Hwange National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 5.1 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hwange National Park.

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.