Francistown weather in May (Botswana)

What can you expect from the weather in Francistown during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Francistown the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Francistown in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 5.2 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Francistown. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Francistown climate page with graphs.

 

Francistown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 5.2 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 49%  

Where to go in Botswana in May

Find out more about the weather in Botswana in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Francistown in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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