SeasonMapZambia in May
May is one of Zambia's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 88/100, led by Lusaka at 94 — 24°C and 1 rainy day — while Mfuwe is warmer at 30°C and scores 83.
#3 of 12 months for Zambia · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Zambia in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lusaka | City | 24°C | 7 mm · 1 day | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Livingstone | National park | 26°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 88 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Mfuwe | National park | 30°C | 4 mm · 1 day | 83 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Zambia in May
- Victoria Falls at full flow · Livingstone · 15 Feb – 30 Jun (usually)
- Lunar rainbow nights · Livingstone · 1 Mar – 31 Jul (usually)