South Luangwa National Park weather in May (Zambia)

What weather conditions can you expect in South Luangwa National Park this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in South Luangwa National Park is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

South Luangwa National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.1 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 0 days will experience rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit South Luangwa National Park. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized South Luangwa National Park climate page with graphs.

 

South Luangwa National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 5.1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Where to go in Zambia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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