Francistown in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
1Rainy days (4 mm)
10:59 hDaylight
06:36Sunrise · 17:36 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 20°C | 94 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| February | 30°C | 20°C | 88 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 30°C | 18°C | 45 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 28°C | 15°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| May | 26°C | 11°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 24°C | 8°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| July | 23°C | 8°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 27°C | 10°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| September | 30°C | 15°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| October | 32°C | 18°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 32°C | 19°C | 55 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 31°C | 20°C | 97 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Francistown in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 11°C.
When is the best time to visit Francistown?
The best months are August, May, June, July.