Weather in May in Zambia
Are you planning a trip a to Zambia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Zambia in May?
May in Zambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mpika at 25°C to very warm in Chikomba at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Chikomba and 14°C in Mpika.For a closer look at conditions across Zambia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Mongu with an average of 1 mm to low rainfall in Kasama with 8.9 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Livingstone enjoys close to 305 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Zambia climate page.
Where to go in Zambia in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Zambia?
Livingstone
In May Livingstone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lusaka
In May Lusaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chingola
In May Chingola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kitwe
In May Kitwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Woodlands
In May Woodlands generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Zambia.
Is May the best time to visit Zambia?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Zambia with overall perfect weather in Livingstone.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Livingstone. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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