Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Botswana in May
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
5mm
Sun
9.4h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 5mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Botswana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May27°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Botswana's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May5mm average rain
May is one of Botswana's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Botswana's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay and July to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May is close to Botswana's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May79 weather score
May sits close to Botswana's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.