Botswana Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Botswana experiences warm temperatures with an average daily high of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average nightly low of 9.9°C (49.9°F). The country sees an increase in humidity, averaging 62.4%. May is the beginning of the dry season in Botswana, with an average precipitation of 1.05mm and a 45.2% chance of rain throughout the month. Rainfall is typically scattered, with an average of 3.0 days of precipitation, and there is a 10% chance of a severe weather-related incident occurring. The most common type of precipitation is rain. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph), and occasionally gusting up to 32.0 km/h (19.9 mph). The country experiences an average cloud cover of 32.4%, with an average visibility of 11.8 km (7.3 miles). May is a sunny month in Botswana, with an average of 11.8 hours of daylight. The sun is strong, with an average UV index of 7.2, indicating a high risk of sun damage. The air pressure is relatively high, averaging 1020.0 mb.
What is the temperature in Botswana in May?
Average air temperature in Botswana is 17.6°C (63.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Botswana feels like 17.5°C (63.4°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.5°C (79.7°F) and feels like 26.1°C (79°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.9°C (49.9°F) which feels like 9.5°C (49.2°F).
How hot is Botswana in May?
The hot temperature in May in Botswana rises to 31.9°C (89.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 62.4% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 30.2 °C (86.4°F). The average maximum temp in Botswana is 26.5°C (86.4°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Botswana in May?
The coldest temp in Botswana in May drops to 1°C (33.8°F) during the cold nights. With 18.5km/h (11.5mph) winds and 62.4% humidity it feels like -1.4°C (29.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.9°C (49.9°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Botswana in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Botswana in May averaging 1.05 mm of precipitation. Botswana has a 45.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Botswana throughout May?
Botswana has 1.05 mm (0.04 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is Botswana windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Botswana during May is 18.5km/h (11.5mph) and average windgust is 32km/h (19.9mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 35.4km/h (22mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Botswana in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Botswana.
What are the humidity levels in Botswana in May?
The average humidity levels in Botswana in May are 62.4%. Daily humidity levels in Botswana range from 37.2% to 82.6% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Botswana in May?
Botswana has 10 hours 55 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Botswana in May is at 6:45:14 and the sunset is at 17:40:45.
What is the cloud coverage in Botswana in May?
Clouds cover 32.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Botswana. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 78.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Botswana?
The average UV index in Botswana is 7.2 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Botswana in May?
The average solar radiation is 188.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Botswana during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 137 W/m2 to 214.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Botswana?
The average solar energy during May in Botswana is 16.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 12 MJ/m2, to 18.5 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Botswana in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Botswana in May.
What is the air pressure in Botswana in May?
On average the air pressure in Botswana in May is 1020 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1017.3 mb to 1022.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Botswana in May?
The average daylight visibility in Botswana in May is 11.8 km (7.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.7 km (6 miles) to 23.6 km (14.7 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Botswana in May?
The average dew point in Botswana during May is 9°C (48.2°F).
Where is the data for Botswana climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Botswana in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- SIR SERETSE KHAMA INTERNATIONAL, BC
- MADIKWE GAME RESERVE, SF
- FBSK