Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Zimbabwe in May
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
68
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h 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 Zimbabwe with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May is on the cooler side of 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.
Rain
May13mm average rain
May is one of 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.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May sits close to Zimbabwe's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Zimbabwe'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
May68 weather score
May sits close to Zimbabwe's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.