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Chiredzi Weather in May

Chiredzi in May

The short of it: Chiredzi in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 11 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 13° · rain 10 mm · daylight 11 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Chiredzi an average May high of 28°, a low of 13° and some 10 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 7 min in mid-May, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Chiredzi runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Vila Eduardo Mondlane, 114 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Chiredzi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
1° colder, 21 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 7 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vila Eduardo MondlaneGaza Province114 km S28°14°5.0 mm
ChipingeManicaland138 km NE24°11°28 mm
MasvingoMasvingo Province140 km NW25°9°10 mm
MashavaMasvingo Province167 km NW25°10°6.0 mm
ZvishavaneMasvingo Province185 km WNW27°11°9.0 mm
ChimanimaniManicaland187 km NE20°9°21 mm
BeitbridgeMatabeleland South Province216 km SW29°12°7.0 mm
MusinaLimpopo222 km SW28°12°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Chiredzi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chiredzi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°134 mm7 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February32°21°117 mm7 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March31°19°68 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
April30°17°31 mm5 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May28°13°10 mm5 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°9.0 mm5 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°10°4.0 mm6 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°12°4.0 mm6 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°15°9.0 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October33°18°17 mm9 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November33°20°63 mm9 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦
December32°21°126 mm8 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chiredzi in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chiredzi in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chiredzi?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Chiredzi in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 52 min in June to 13 h 24 min in December.

Does it snow in Chiredzi in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chiredzi in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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