Monthly climate guide
Harare weather in May
Expect warm weather in Harare in May: afternoons reach about 24°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 10°C (49°F). Around 9 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Rain is well below Harare's usual level (around 87% less).
- Only 2 months are cooler in Harare than May.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Harare.
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 15°C, so pack a layer.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
10°C
49°F
Rainfall
9 mm
very dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
24%
cloud · mostly sunny
Harare weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 219 mm | 76% | 76% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 148 mm | 77% | 72% |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 80 mm | 74% | 60% |
| April | 26°C / 78°F | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm | 70% | 45% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 10°C / 49°F | 9 mm | 63% | 24% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 8°C / 46°F | 2 mm | 62% | 23% |
| July | 22°C / 72°F | 7°C / 44°F | 35 mm | 59% | 20% |
| August | 26°C / 78°F | 9°C / 48°F | 1 mm | 52% | 14% |
| September | 29°C / 85°F | 12°C / 53°F | 5 mm | 44% | 11% |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 15°C / 58°F | 17 mm | 46% | 28% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 16°C / 61°F | 89 mm | 55% | 52% |
| December | 28°C / 83°F | 17°C / 62°F | 188 mm | 70% | 72% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Harare?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Harare →Other Zimbabwe cities in May
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Harare in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Harare?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Harare, with highs around 24°C and about 9 mm of rain.
How warm is Harare in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 10°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Harare in May?
Harare typically gets around 9 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Harare (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.