Botswana Weather & Climate 2026

BSh Hot Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Gaborone. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Botswana experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 3.1°C (5.6°F) across the available records.

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 7.4/10 Feb 6.9/10 Mar 9.1/10 Apr 9.1/10 May 9.3/10 Jun 8.4/10 Jul 7.4/10 Aug 8.6/10 Sep 9.9/10 Oct 9.5/10 Nov 8.7/10 Dec 7.4/10

Key figures

Climate Score
8.5/10
Best: May, September, October
UV Index
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Temperature 28°C / 15°C
Feels Like 28°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 45 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 53%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
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Hottest Month
32°C
October
Avg Low17°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
7°C
June
Avg High22°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High23°C
Avg Low6°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
October (Gusts 40)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, July, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 07:00
Daylight 10.6h
Sunset 17:37

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14-day forecasts for major cities in Botswana

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Gaborone

Population: 246.3K

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Francistown

Population: 103.4K

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Mogoditshane

Population: 88K

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Maun

Population: 85.4K

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Molepolole

Population: 74.9K

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Serowe

Population: 55.7K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 1 days/mo

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 26 mm 52 mm 78 mm 104 mm 130 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
31°C / 20°C
Feels Like
33°C / 22°C
Rain
13days (99 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
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February
Good
Temp
30°C / 20°C
Feels Like
33°C / 21°C
Rain
12days (148 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
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March
Excellent
Temp
30°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 19°C
Rain
6days (32 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
62% Muggy
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April
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 15°C
Feels Like
27°C / 14°C
Rain
7days (57 mm) Good
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
64% Muggy
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May best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 10°C
Feels Like
24°C / 8°C
Rain
1days (8 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
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June
Good
Temp
22°C / 7°C
Feels Like
20°C / 4°C
Rain
2days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
53% Moderate
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July
Good
Temp
23°C / 6°C
Feels Like
20°C / 3°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
46% Moderate
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August
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 10°C
Feels Like
23°C / 6°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
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September best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 15°C
Feels Like
29°C / 12°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
35% Comfortable
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October best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 17°C
Feels Like
31°C / 16°C
Rain
5days (32 mm) Good
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
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November
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 19°C
Feels Like
32°C / 19°C
Rain
9days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
53% Moderate
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December
Good
Temp
31°C / 20°C
Feels Like
33°C / 21°C
Rain
14days (103 mm) Wet
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
61% Muggy
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January 31°C / 20°C 33°C / 22°C 13days (99 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 63% Muggy Good View Details
February 30°C / 20°C 33°C / 21°C 12days (148 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 65% Muggy Good View Details
March 30°C / 18°C 31°C / 19°C 6days (32 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 62% Muggy Excellent View Details
April 27°C / 15°C 27°C / 14°C 7days (57 mm) Good 9.9h Good 64% Muggy Excellent View Details
May best 25°C / 10°C 24°C / 8°C 1days (8 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 57% Moderate Excellent View Details
June 22°C / 7°C 20°C / 4°C 2days (4 mm) Excellent 10h Excellent 53% Moderate Good View Details
July 23°C / 6°C 20°C / 3°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 46% Moderate Good View Details
August 26°C / 10°C 23°C / 6°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 10.6h Excellent 39% Comfortable Excellent View Details
September best 31°C / 15°C 29°C / 12°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 11.2h Excellent 35% Comfortable Excellent View Details
October best 32°C / 17°C 31°C / 16°C 5days (32 mm) Good 11.2h Excellent 40% Comfortable Excellent View Details
November 31°C / 19°C 32°C / 19°C 9days (49 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 53% Moderate Excellent View Details
December 31°C / 20°C 33°C / 21°C 14days (103 mm) Wet 11.1h Excellent 61% Muggy Good View Details

Best Time to Visit Botswana (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Botswana are May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Gaborone, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Botswana is October, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Botswana is June, with average overnight lows of 7°C (44°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Botswana is February, averaging 148mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Botswana runs through December, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Gaborone.
Botswana receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Gaborone.
The least favorable months to visit Botswana are January, February, July, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, September, October instead.
Average humidity in Botswana is 53%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Botswana are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Botswana averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 30%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Botswana is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Botswana has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Botswana ranges from 14°C (57°F) to 28°C (82°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Botswana. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Good.
For June in Botswana, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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