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Francistown in May

Great month. Inside Francistown's best window: May–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Botswana overall
Prices
Medium
Botswana overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Francistown

Inside Francistown's best window: May–Oct.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Francistown in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • FrancistownHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Botswana overall
Medium
Prices · Botswana overall
Medium

Botswana overall: Floodwaters reach the Delta; cool mornings.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Francistown, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jun: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jun: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 5 (better)

    Jun: 6

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 0

May: Inside Francistown's best window: May–Oct.

June: Inside Francistown's best window: May–Oct.

Francistown: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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