Weather in Botswana for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Botswana at the beginning of May is 30.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 25.7 °C by the end of May.
With an average of 3 rainy days, Botswana experiences minimal rainfall in May.
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Botswana in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 30° | 2 31° | 3 31° | 4 29° | |||
5 30° | 6 31° | 7 29° | 8 28° | 9 27° | 10 28° | 11 29° |
12 29° | 13 28° | 14 27° | 15 28° | 16 25° | 17 27° | 18 28° |
19 26° | 20 26° | 21 27° | 22 25° | 23 25° | 24 27° | 25 28° |
26 26° | 27 26° | 28 25° | 29 25° | 30 25° | 31 25° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Botswana
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Cloudy | 30° /16° | 0 mm | 8 | |
2 May | Overcast | 31° /17° | 0 mm | 8 | |
3 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /16° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
4 May | Cloudy | 29° /15° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 30° /14° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
6 May | Sunny | 31° /15° | 0 mm | 8 | |
7 May | Overcast | 29° /14° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
8 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 28° /14° | 17.5 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Sunny | 28° /12° | 0 mm | 8 | |
11 May | Sunny | 29° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
12 May | Sunny | 29° /14° | 0 mm | 8 | |
13 May | Sunny | 28° /13° | 0.2 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Patchy rain possible | 27° /14° | 1.8 mm | 7 | |
15 May | Sunny | 28° /12° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
16 May | Overcast | 25° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Heavy rain at times | 27° /12° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
18 May | Sunny | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
19 May | Sunny | 26° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
20 May | Sunny | 26° /10° | 0 mm | 7 | |
21 May | Sunny | 27° /10° | 0 mm | 8 | |
22 May | Partly cloudy | 25° /10° | 0 mm | 8 | |
23 May | Sunny | 25° /10° | 0 mm | 8 | |
24 May | Sunny | 27° /10° | 0 mm | 8 | |
25 May | Sunny | 28° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
26 May | Sunny | 26° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
27 May | Sunny | 26° /12° | 0 mm | 8 | |
28 May | Cloudy | 25° /10° | 0 mm | 7 | |
29 May | Sunny | 25° /11° | 0 mm | 7 | |
30 May | Moderate rain at times | 25° /11° | 0.6 mm | 7 | |
31 May | Patchy rain possible | 25° /10° | 0.4 mm | 7 | |
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Botswana in May - FAQ
What to pack to Botswana in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Botswana in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Botswana, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Moisturizer: Moisturizer for dry, cold weather
May rainfall patterns in Botswana
UV exposure in Botswana during May
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