May verdict

Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe in May

Weather score69Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

15mm

Sun

8.5h

Weather score

69

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

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Compare Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May24°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Great Zimbabwe's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and September to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May15mm average rain

May is one of Great Zimbabwe'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.

May8.5 hours average sun

May is brighter than Great Zimbabwe's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay and July to October

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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May69 weather score

May sits close to Great Zimbabwe's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary, March to April, and September to November

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.