May Rainfall and Precipitation in Botswana
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Botswana in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Botswana precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Botswana receive in May?
Gaborone stays mostly dry in May, with average rainfall close to 13 mm (0.5 in).
How many days does it rain in Botswana in May?
Rainfall in Gaborone typically falls on roughly 2 days days in May.
Is May part of the rainy season in Botswana?
Not really. May is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Botswana.
What is the wettest city in May in Botswana?
Looking at our data, Kanye tops the wettest-cities list in Botswana for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the driest city in May in Botswana?
Kasane is the driest city we have data for in Botswana in May, with monthly rainfall close to 1.9 mm (0.1 in).
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