Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Gaborone, Botswana in May
Weather score70Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
70
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gaborone, Botswana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May25°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Gaborone's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May12mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Gaborone's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Gaborone's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May70 weather score
May scores below Gaborone's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
