Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Zimbabwe in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 11 cities listed in Zimbabwe range from 21.4°C in Ruwa to 25.0°C in Kadoma. Monthly rainfall ranges from 3.7 mm in Chinhoyi to 13 mm in Mutare.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Zimbabwe
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | 22.2°C10.6°C | 10.6°C | 6.0 | 1.4 |
| Bulawayo | 23.1°C10.8°C | 10.8°C | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Chitungwiza | 22.5°C10.5°C | 10.5°C | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Mutare | 22.4°C11.7°C | 11.7°C | 13 | 2.8 |
| Gweru | 22.0°C10.5°C | 10.5°C | 6.8 | 1.4 |
| Kwekwe | 24.9°C12.2°C | 12.2°C | 5.4 | 1.3 |
| Kadoma | 25.0°C13.7°C | 13.7°C | 5.1 | 1.0 |
| Ruwa | 21.4°C9.7°C | 9.7°C | 8.0 | 1.6 |
| Chinhoyi | 24.8°C13.0°C | 13.0°C | 3.7 | 0.8 |
| Masvingo | 23.1°C11.2°C | 11.2°C | 9.3 | 2.2 |
| Norton | 23.3°C12.3°C | 12.3°C | 6.5 | 1.2 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.