Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Zimbabwe in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Zimbabwe in May?
- Victoria Falls is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 28°C (83°F) in May; Chimanimani is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
Warmest
28°
Victoria Falls
Coolest
19°
Chimanimani
Driest
3 mm
Kariba
Across Zimbabwe, May highs run from 19°C (66°F) (Chimanimani) to 28°C (83°F) (Victoria Falls). On average it is 2 °C (3 °F) cooler than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Harare, Bulawayo, and Gweru.
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 23° | 10° | 10 mm | — | 100 |
| Bulawayo | 25° | 9° | 6 mm | — | 100 |
| Gweru | 24° | 9° | 8 mm | — | 100 |
| Masvingo | 24° | 9° | 12 mm | — | 100 |
| Kwekwe | 26° | 10° | 6 mm | — | 100 |
| Chinhoyi | 25° | 9° | 7 mm | — | 100 |
| Chitungwiza | 23° | 9° | 8 mm | — | 100 |
| Epworth | 23° | 9° | 11 mm | — | 100 |
| Ruwa | 23° | 9° | 10 mm | — | 100 |
| Norton | 23° | 9° | 7 mm | — | 100 |
| Kariba | 27° | 14° | 3 mm | — | 96 |
| Kadoma | 27° | 12° | 5 mm | — | 96 |
| Marondera | 21° | 8° | 13 mm | — | 96 |
| Mutare | 22° | 10° | 17 mm | — | 95 |
| Victoria Falls | 28° | 11° | 4 mm | — | 90 |
| Chimanimani | 19° | 9° | 26 mm | — | 81 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Zimbabwe in May?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Chimanimani to 28° in Victoria Falls.