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Zambia · Muchinga · May
Muchinga in Mayhow the month reads
May is one of the strongest months for Muchinga inside Zambia, with cooler than the yearly mean by 1.7°C. The safety bulletins below apply.
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- 1 of 12
- Score
- 90/100
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What’s open · May
Things to do in Muchinga in May
- OpenWalking safaris in South Luangwa
South Luangwa is the birthplace of the walking safari; over 450 bird species are recorded here
Sources: go2africa.com, greensafaris.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature26°C−1.7°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank1 of 12for Muchinga
- Best monthsMay · June · Julyhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Muchinga
May in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 26.4 |
| February | 27.1 |
| March | 26.9 |
| April | 26.4 |
| May | 26.2 |
| June | 25.2 |
| July | 25.1 |
| August | 27.8 |
| September | 30.7 |
| October | 32.6 |
| November | 31.7 |
| December | 28.4 |
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Zambia
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
Exercise increased caution
Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
US
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
Parts of Zambia carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
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