Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Zambia in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 24 cities listed in Zambia range from 23.0°C in Choma to 28.4°C in Mongu. Monthly rainfall ranges from under 1 mm in Mongu to 14 mm in Nakonde.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Zambia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 23.9°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Kitwe | 26.4°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Ndola | 25.7°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| Chipata | 25.0°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 4.7 | 1.2 |
| Solwezi | 26.6°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Kabwe | 24.3°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Chingola | 25.5°C14.4°C | 14.4°C | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Luanshya | 25.9°C14.3°C | 14.3°C | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Kasama | 25.0°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 8.1 | 1.6 |
| Livingstone | 26.6°C13.9°C | 13.9°C | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Mansa | 26.0°C15.9°C | 15.9°C | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Mufulira | 26.5°C15.0°C | 15.0°C | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Chunga | 24.5°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Chililabombwe | 26.3°C15.3°C | 15.3°C | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Mongu | 28.4°C15.1°C | 15.1°C | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Mazabuka | 25.6°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Kafue | 25.0°C14.5°C | 14.5°C | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Kalulushi | 25.8°C14.0°C | 14.0°C | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Choma | 23.0°C12.4°C | 12.4°C | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Namalombwe | 24.3°C13.8°C | 13.8°C | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Nakonde | 23.5°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 14 | 3.2 |
| Kapiri Mposhi | 24.1°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Madido | 23.9°C13.9°C | 13.9°C | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Nchelenge | 26.4°C21.4°C | 21.4°C | 10 | 2.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.