Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Zimbabwe this May.
Zimbabwe, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Nyanga to 29°C (84°F) in Lower Zambezi National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Lower Zambezi National Park and 11°C (52°F) in Nyanga.
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Daytime temperatures in Harare typically peak at 24°C (75°F) in May, putting it in the high range.
After dark, Harare cools to about 11°C (52°F) on an average May night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Lower Zambezi National Park has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 29°C (84°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 17°C (63°F).
According to our data, Nyanga holds the title for the coldest city in Zimbabwe in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 22°C (72°F) and drops to lows of about 11°C (52°F) during the night.
Harare usually sees around 267 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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