Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in May.

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Kang Ghanzi

Are you planning a trip a to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Kalahari Desert in May

The Kalahari Desert, Botswana is a region in Botswana. May in the Kalahari Desert generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Ghanzi.

To explore the conditions in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.6 mm (0.1 in) in Ghanzi.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Ghanzi typically receives 316 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Kalahari Desert by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kalahari Desert — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kang)

January33°C (91°F) February33°C (91°F) March32°C (90°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November34°C (93°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kalahari Desert in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Kalahari Desert.

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 the Kalahari Desert

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

Temperature range in the Kalahari Desert (May)

Precipitation variation in the Kalahari Desert (May)

Ghanzi

In May Ghanzi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
316 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghanzi →

Kang

In May Kang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kalahari Desert in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kang 27°C (81°F) 10°C (50°F) 6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Ghanzi 28°C (82°F) 11°C (52°F) 2.6 mm (0.1 in)

The Kalahari Desert weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in May?

the Kalahari Desert, Botswana typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ghanzi average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in May?

Ghanzi averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does the Kalahari Desert, Botswana get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana during May, with Ghanzi averaging close to 2.6 mm (0.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana with overall perfect weather in Ghanzi. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ghanzi. On the other hand, the months of January, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kalahari Desert.

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