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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Choma in May

Excellent · 98/100
High / low23° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation6 mm1 wet days
Cloud cover12%monthly average
16.81° S, 26.99° EElevation 1,317 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
When to goChoma · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low23° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Choma averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 6 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 12%.

Days are 1.2° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.9°.

May scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Choma. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 17:49 local time, giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 98/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%94%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Zambia's best in May

Where to go in May
Lusaka
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Lusaka

Lusaka Province
24°May high
1wet day
99score
Lusaka
Kabwe
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Kabwe

Central Province
24°May high
1wet day
99score
Kabwe
Monze
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Monze

Southern Province
24°May high
0wet days
99score
Monze
Mumbwa
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Mumbwa

Central Province
25°May high
1wet day
99score
Mumbwa
·Questions

Choma in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Choma?

May scores 98/100 for Choma, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Choma in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Choma in May?

Choma receives about 6 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.