May Weather in Gaborone

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gaborone, Botswana, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (62°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 5°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gaborone throughout May hovers around 56%.

5°C (42°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (62°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

56%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Gaborone averages 6 mm (0.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 53 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 28 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 85% probability of sunny days during this period.

6 mm (0.2 inches)

Precipitation

0 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 28 minutes

Sunshine hours

85%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Gaborone reaches a maximum of 8, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 7 8 7 5 3 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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