Southern District Weather in May

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

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Jwaneng Kanye

Planning a journey to Southern District, Botswana this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Southern District in May

Southern District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. May in Southern District generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Jwaneng.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southern District, Botswana, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Jwaneng with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Kanye with 15 mm (0.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Southern 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 Southern District

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

Temperature range in Southern District (May)

Precipitation variation in Southern District (May)

Jwaneng

In May Jwaneng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jwaneng →

Kanye

In May Kanye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
288 hours
283 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kanye →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jwaneng 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Kanye 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Southern District weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Southern District, Botswana brings perfect weather. In Jwaneng, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Jwaneng peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in May, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in Southern District, Botswana. Jwaneng averages only about 10 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Southern District, Botswana. Typically, the climate in Jwaneng is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Jwaneng. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

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