Harare weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Harare: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (48°F) and cloud cover 31% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 21°C (71°F) and 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Harare?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Harare.
Does it rain a lot in Harare in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 7 mm (0.3 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Harare in May?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 9°C (48°F).
Harare weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 180 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 133 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm | 64% | fair |
| April | 25°C (78°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 31 mm | 46% | best |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 7 mm | 31% | best |
| June | 21°C (71°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 3 mm | 33% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 19 mm | 31% | best |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 2 mm | 22% | best |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 5 mm | 18% | best |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 25 mm | 32% | best |
| November | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm | 56% | fair |
| December | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 195 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months