Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
85°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 64°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day, fewer than in most months.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 64°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
82%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 73°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain7%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Rain6%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Rain2%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening73°F
Rain0%
Cloud16%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 74 | 15.1 | 26 | 9.5 | 81 |
| Feb | 89 | 74 | 6.6 | 20 | 10.1 | 82 |
| Mar | 89 | 73 | 3.4 | 15 | 10.8 | 79 |
| Apr | 87 | 70 | 1.7 | 8 | 11.1 | 71 |
| May | 85 | 64 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.9 | 64 |
| Jun | 82 | 61 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.3 | 63 |
| Jul | 81 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.4 | 60 |
| Aug | 86 | 62 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.1 | 52 |
| Sep | 93 | 69 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.7 | 44 |
| Oct | 96 | 74 | 0.2 | 2 | 11.8 | 42 |
| Nov | 94 | 76 | 2.9 | 10 | 11.4 | 53 |
| Dec | 93 | 76 | 6.2 | 17 | 9.9 | 73 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Lower Zambezi National Park with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology