Best time to visit Zambia in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Zambia, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 100/100.
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Weather in Zambia in May
Typical weather across Zambia in May: average high 24.4°C, low 14°C, about 2.3 mm of rain, and 11.1 hours of sunshine per day. Among Zambia's cities, Lusaka has the best weather in May (score 100/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Zambia avg | Best city (Lusaka) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 100 | 100 |
| High / Low | 24.4° / 14° | 24.4° / 14° |
| Precipitation | 2.3 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.1 | 11.1 |
Is May recommended?
May is one of the best months to visit Zambia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Zambia.
When to visit Zambia in other months
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