The weather in May in Victoria Falls

It's warm in May in Victoria Falls with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Victoria Falls. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2019, Victoria Falls reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,7 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Victoria Falls

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Victoria Falls. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Victoria Falls New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,7 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Victoria Falls with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 13°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Victoria Falls is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Victoria Falls

Temperature in May in Victoria Falls over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Victoria Falls

Total precipitation in May in Victoria Falls over the years

Daily UV index in May in Victoria Falls

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Victoria Falls, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Victoria Falls by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Victoria Falls. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.