Gaborone weather in May (Botswana)

Looking to travel to Gaborone in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Gaborone the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Gaborone in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 2 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 288 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gaborone, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 13 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Gaborone 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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