Monthly climate guide
Gaborone weather in May
May in Gaborone is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and night-time lows near 10°C (49°F). The month usually brings about 6 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 16°C, so pack a layer.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Gaborone than May.
- Rain is well below Gaborone's usual level (around 85% less).
- In Gaborone, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
26°C
78°F
Avg low
10°C
49°F
Rainfall
6 mm
very dry
Humidity
46%
relative
Sky
15%
cloud · mostly sunny
Gaborone weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 92°F | 19°C / 67°F | 81 mm | 52% | 51% |
| February | 33°C / 91°F | 19°C / 66°F | 75 mm | 54% | 52% |
| March | 31°C / 88°F | 17°C / 63°F | 76 mm | 54% | 42% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 14°C / 57°F | 43 mm | 55% | 38% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 10°C / 49°F | 6 mm | 46% | 15% |
| June | 23°C / 73°F | 6°C / 43°F | 4 mm | 46% | 9% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 6°C / 42°F | 1 mm | 42% | 11% |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 8°C / 47°F | 0 mm | 33% | 12% |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 12°C / 54°F | 11 mm | 30% | 24% |
| October | 33°C / 92°F | 16°C / 60°F | 31 mm | 34% | 34% |
| November | 34°C / 93°F | 18°C / 64°F | 63 mm | 41% | 49% |
| December | 33°C / 92°F | 19°C / 66°F | 92 mm | 52% | 60% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Gaborone?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gaborone →Other Botswana cities in May
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Gaborone in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Gaborone?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Gaborone, with highs around 26°C and about 6 mm of rain.
How warm is Gaborone in May?
Average highs are about 26°C (78°F) and average lows about 10°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gaborone in May?
Gaborone typically gets around 6 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gaborone (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.