SeasonMapMfuwe weather in May
Zambia
May in Mfuwe: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Mfuwe · #596 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Mfuwe climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Mfuwe in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season walking safaris, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Mfuwe's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherMfuwe's weather peaks May–July, best around June.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Mfuwe in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season walking safaris
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallyCrowdedSouth Luangwa pioneered the walking safari, and the dry months give the firmest ground and clearest visibility for it. Game clusters along the river as the bush thins out, and this is the only stretch of the year several of the remote bushcamps open at all. Source ↗
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Mfuwe in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Mfuwe?
- May in Mfuwe: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Mfuwe on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Mfuwe in May?
- In May, Mfuwe averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 18.6°C, with about 4.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Mfuwe in May?
- Mfuwe has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in May.