May weather forecast
Botswana

May marks the onset of winter in Botswana, and with it comes the start of the dry season. During this time, temperatures across the country continue their downward trend, averaging between 10°C (50°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The transition from the warmth of summer to the chill of winter results in relatively mild daytime temperatures and cooler nights.

In Gaborone, the average high temperature is around 25°C (77°F), while at night, temperatures drop to a cooler 9°C (48.2°F). The northern city of Maun experiences similar conditions, with temperatures hovering around 27°C (80.6°F) during the day and dropping to about 10°C (50°F) at night. This period presents pleasantly warm days and cool evenings, creating an agreeable climate for outdoor pursuits.

Precipitation in May is minimal, with the country receiving an average of less than 10mm (0.39") of rainfall for the month. The brief, infrequent showers that characterized April largely cease, and the landscape begins to dry out. As such, May marks the transition from the lush greenery of the rainy season to the more barren landscapes of the dry season.

Heading from May into June, the dry, cool conditions of the Botswanan winter become more pronounced. Daytime temperatures remain relatively constant, but nights become colder. Despite the drying landscapes, the water sources teem with wildlife, making May an excellent time for game viewing.

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• Gaborone - May »
  In Gaborone during the entire year, the rain falls for 41 days and collects up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation. In Gaborone, during May, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Francistown - May »
  May in Francistown maintains a consistent run with the dry pattern set by April, albeit at a lower temperature range from 25.8°C (78.4°F) to 13.1°C (55.6°F). On the last day of May, in Francistown, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.
• Molepolole - May »
  In Molepolole in May, during 1.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Molepolole sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:50.
• Maun - May »
  On the first day of May in Maun, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:04. May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Maun.
• Serowe - May »
  In Serowe in May, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. The months with the least sunshine in Serowe are May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.
• Kanye - May »
  In contrast, the sunshine days increase, indicating the clearer weather conditions that come with winter in Kanye. On the last day of the month, in Kanye, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:37 CAT.
• Mahalapye - May »
  The onset of May in Mahalapye manifests an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Mahalapye, Botswana, in May, during 2.1 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mochudi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mochudi, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:34 CAT. In Mochudi, Botswana, in May, during 1.6 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ramotswa - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Ramotswa, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:35 CAT. In Ramotswa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 242mm (9.53") of precipitation.
• Thamaga - May »
  In Thamaga, Botswana, during May, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Thamaga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 281mm (11.06") of precipitation.