Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Zambia in May
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Zambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Zambia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsSeptember to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May4mm average rain
May is one of Zambia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Zambia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Zambia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May81 weather score
May scores above Zambia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
