Mpika weather in May (Zambia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Mpika this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Mpika during May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 25°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Mpika in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.1 mm for the month. Expect around a single day of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 285 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 Mpika climate page with graphs.

 

Mpika, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 6.1 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 285 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 77%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Mpika, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mpika.

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