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Chimanimani in May

Great month. Inside Chimanimani's best window: Apr–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Zimbabwe overall
Prices
Medium
Zimbabwe overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Chimanimani

Inside Chimanimani's best window: Apr–Oct.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Chimanimani in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • ChimanimaniHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 4 days
  • Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe · Nyanga, Bvumba, Chimanimanibest weather

    Misty and cool; hiking best April–October.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Zimbabwe overall
Medium
Prices · Zimbabwe overall
Medium

Zimbabwe overall: Falls still high; dry season starts in the parks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chimanimani, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 12 °C (54 °F)

    Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Apr: 0

May: Inside Chimanimani's best window: Apr–Oct.

April: Inside Chimanimani's best window: Apr–Oct.

Chimanimani: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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