Climate guide for Chobe, Botswana

Chobe in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Botswana

Best time to visit Chobe in MayWeather, crowds & prices

May score

6.2/10

Ranked #4 of 12 months

Full year for Chobe
Avg temp
30°C
Rainfall
180 mm
Humidity
82%
Sunny days
15
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

May in Chobe scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 30°C, 180 mm of rain, and roughly 15 sunny days this month.

Chobe National Park lines the Chobe River with Africa's densest elephant herds—sunset boat safaris and floodplain game drives. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.

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