Victoria Falls weather in May

May in Victoria Falls: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Victoria Falls · #122 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Victoria Falls climate normals — May

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 58°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity52%🍃 comfortable
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight11.3 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Victoria Falls in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Victoria Falls?
May in Victoria Falls: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Victoria Falls on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Victoria Falls in May?
In May, Victoria Falls averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 14.3°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Victoria Falls in May?
Victoria Falls has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.

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