Zimbabwe weather in May
Planning a journey to Zimbabwe this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in May?
May in Zimbabwe generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Mutare to 29°C in Lower Zambezi National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Lower Zambezi National Park and 12°C in Mutare.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Victoria Falls with an average of 2.6 mm to low rainfall in Chipinge with 23 mm. The city Harare usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Zimbabwe, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Zimbabwe's yearly weather, check out our Zimbabwe climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Zimbabwe?
Average weather in Harare
In May Harare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bulawayo
In May Bulawayo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mutare
In May Mutare generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gweru
In May Gweru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kwekwe
In May Kwekwe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Zimbabwe. Typically, the climate in Harare is perfect.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Harare. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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