May · Botswana
Best time to visit Gaborone in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gaborone in May
Average temperature 18°C, 12 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 49% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 49%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Gaborone scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gaborone is Botswana's low-rise capital, set among hills with a game reserve and national museum in town.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Gaborone — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Gaborone at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind August at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gaborone in May?
- In May, Gaborone averages 18°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Gaborone?
- May earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gaborone in May?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 49% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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