May · Botswana
Best time to visit Chobe in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 41%
- Sunny days
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Chobe scores 9.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 22°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 23 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chobe in May?
- In May, Chobe averages 22°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 23 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Chobe?
- May earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chobe in May?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 41% and there are about 23 sunny days.
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