The climate in Gaborone during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Gaborone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.4°C 47°F |
Average temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 12 mm 0.5 ins |
Rainy days | 2 days |
Sea temperature | 21.1°C 69.9°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 3.6kph 2 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gaborone in May 2024.
Hottest month: | January | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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Driest month: | August | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
Wettest month: | January | 94mm 3.7ins |