Bulawayo weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Bulawayo: highs of 25°C (76°F) and about 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (48°F) and cloud cover 24% (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 22°C (72°F) and 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Bulawayo, the largest city in Bulawayo. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Bulawayo?
best month Weather score 94/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Bulawayo.
Does it rain a lot in Bulawayo in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 6 mm (0.2 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Bulawayo in May?
Days average 25°C (76°F) and nights 9°C (48°F).
Bulawayo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 126 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 119 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 79 mm | 52% | fair |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 31 mm | 39% | best |
| May | 25°C (76°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 6 mm | 24% | best |
| June | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 3 mm | 27% | best |
| July | 22°C (71°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 2 mm | 27% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 1 mm | 21% | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 7 mm | 23% | best |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 27 mm | 36% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 83 mm | 61% | fair |
| December | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 144 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months