SeasonMapBotswana in May
May is one of Botswana's best months (rank 3 of 12): its 3 destinations average 90/100, led by Gaborone at 95 — 25°C and 1 rainy day — while Maun trails at 87 with 0 mm of rain.
#3 of 12 months for Botswana · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Botswana in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaborone | City | 25°C | 7 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Kasane | National park | 27°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
| 3 | Maun | National park | 26°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 87 tier A | Yes |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Botswana in May
- Chobe backflow flood · Kasane · 1 Mar – 31 May (usually)