The weather in May in Botswana
It's warm in May in Botswana with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Botswana. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Botswana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2015, Botswana reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 2,1 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Botswana
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Botswana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Botswana | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 2,1 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 day | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Botswana with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 13°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Botswana is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Botswana
Temperature in May in Botswana over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Botswana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Botswana
Total precipitation in May in Botswana over the years
Daily UV index in May in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Botswana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Botswana by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Botswana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.