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Chingola weather in May (Zambia)

How is May weather typically in Chingola? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Chingola during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Chingola in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.4 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 1 day days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chingola climate page with graphs.

 

Chingola, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  

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.

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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?

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