Weather in May in Botswana
Are you planning a trip a to Botswana in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Botswana in May?
May in Botswana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Ranku to 30°C in Masarwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Masarwa and 10°C in Ranku.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kasane with an average of 1.9 mm to low rainfall in Gaborone with 13 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys close to 288 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Botswana in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Botswana climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?
Gaborone
In May Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Francistown
In May Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Maun
In May Maun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mahalapye
In May Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Masarwa
In May Masarwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Botswana?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Botswana with overall perfect weather in Gaborone.
On average, the best time to visit Botswana is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Gaborone.
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