Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
77°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Makgadikgadi Pans
Botswana · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
77°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 0 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 58°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
89%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy conditions are typical in May. More a comfort consideration than a planning concern.
9 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 76°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain1%
Cloud10%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday75°F
Rain0%
Cloud9%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon76°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening71°F
Rain1%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 73 | 5.7 | 14 | 11.6 | 68 |
| Feb | 84 | 73 | 4.2 | 11 | 11.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 84 | 72 | 2.2 | 7 | 11.2 | 65 |
| Apr | 81 | 68 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.9 | 62 |
| May | 77 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Jun | 72 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.6 | 62 |
| Jul | 71 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 54 |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 49 |
| Oct | 88 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.9 | 49 |
| Nov | 87 | 73 | 1.8 | 7 | 11.6 | 57 |
| Dec | 85 | 73 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.5 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
Data & methodology