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Choma weather in May (Zambia)

What's the typical weather in Choma for May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Choma is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Choma in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 282 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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 Choma climate page with graphs.

 

Choma, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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