Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Botswana this May.
Botswana, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Kanye to 30°C (86°F) in Masarwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Masarwa and 10°C (50°F) in Kanye.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Gaborone. That makes May a high month for Botswana.
Average overnight lows in Botswana during May sit near 10°C (50°F) in Gaborone.
According to our recent database analysis, Masarwa is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 30°C (86°F) and rarely drops below 13°C (55°F) during the night.
Our database indicates that in May, Kanye is the city with the coolest temperatures in Botswana. You can expect daytime highs of 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows close to 10°C (50°F).
Gaborone enjoys close to 288 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
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