Gaborone weather in May

Gaborone, Botswana
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May in Gaborone: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Gaborone · #18 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 95/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Gaborone climate normals — May

Daytime high25°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low10°C / 51°F
Rainfall7 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity58%🍃 comfortable
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight10.9 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gaborone in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Gaborone?
May in Gaborone: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Gaborone on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
What is the weather like in Gaborone in May?
In May, Gaborone averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 7.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gaborone in May?
Gaborone has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.

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