Gaborone Weather in May
Botswana · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall8 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Gaborone in May sees daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), dropping to about 10°C (51°F) at night. May is autumn (fall) in Botswana. The month is very dry, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 10.8 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Gaborone?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Gaborone. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (64°F) |
| Rainfall | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Cloud cover | 22% |
| Daylight | 10.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.6 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 42 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Gaborone in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- a sweater for cool nights
Gaborone weather in other months
Jan33°C / 20°C93 mmPoorFeb33°C / 20°C74 mmFairMar32°C / 18°C68 mmGoodApr29°C / 14°C50 mmExcellentMay26°C / 10°C8 mmExcellentJun23°C / 7°C9 mmExcellentJul23°C / 6°C1 mmExcellentAug27°C / 9°C1 mmExcellentSep32°C / 13°C8 mmGoodOct34°C / 17°C27 mmGoodNov34°C / 18°C66 mmFairDec34°C / 20°C93 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit GaboroneJune →
Nearby in May
- Pretoria24°C · 14 mm
- Soweto21°C · 16 mm
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm
- Maseru19°C · 22 mm
- Mbabane23°C · 20 mm
- Matola28°C · 28 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.