Victoria Falls weather in May (Zimbabwe)

How's the weather trend in Victoria Falls as May approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Victoria Falls experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 14°C.

Precipitation

Victoria Falls in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.6 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 0 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 305 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Victoria Falls, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 2.6 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 305 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Livingstone, Zambia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Zimbabwe in May

Find out more about the weather in Zimbabwe 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?

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Zimbabwe? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Zimbabwe. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.