Central District Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central District, Botswana in May.

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Mahalapye Palapye Nata

Planning a trip to Central District, Botswana this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Central District in May

Central District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. May in Central District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Mahalapye.

For a closer look at conditions across Central District, Botswana, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Nata with an average of 2.6 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Mahalapye with 7.5 mm (0.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Central District in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Central District, Botswana?

Temperature range in Central District (May)

Precipitation variation in Central District (May)

Mahalapye

In May Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahalapye →

Palapye

In May Palapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Palapye →

Nata

In May Nata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nata →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mahalapye 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Palapye 27°C (81°F) 11°C (52°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Nata 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)

Central District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central District, Botswana in May?

Central District, Botswana typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mahalapye average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central District, Botswana in May?

In Mahalapye, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 12°C (54°F).

Does Central District, Botswana get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Central District, Botswana during May, with Mahalapye averaging close to 7.5 mm (0.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Central District, Botswana?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Central District, Botswana with overall perfect weather in Mahalapye. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Mahalapye. In contrast, January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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