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September is an excellent month to visit Botswana

Climate Overview

Botswana in September has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.5°C (87°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.

Compared to August, this month is about 4°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly September Averages

Temperature
31°C / 15°C
Feels Like
29°C / 12°C
Rain
1 days · 2 mm
Sunshine
11.2h / day
Humidity
35% — Comfortable
Wind
18 km/h
Wind Direction
NNE (25°)
Gusts
38 km/h
Daylight
12 h
Cloud Cover
18%
Clear Sky Days
19.3
Dew Point
6°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 11%
Seasonal Demand
Busy (4/5)
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:15
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:11

Pros

  • Minimal rainfall — great for outdoor plans
  • Abundant sunshine for exploring and outdoor fun
  • One of the best months to visit

Cons

  • Popular month due to favourable weather conditions

What to Wear

Light, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen are essential. Opt for loose-fitting clothing in light colors to stay cool. Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

Packing List

Breathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglassesSandals

Compare Months

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
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
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
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
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
June
Good
Temp
22°C / 7°C
Feels Like
20°C / 4°C
Rain
2days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
53% Moderate
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
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
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
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
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
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
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status Details
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

Frequently Asked Questions

September is typically excellent for visiting Botswana, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and around 1 rainy days. Botswana in September has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.5°C (87°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day.
Botswana typically sees around 1 rainy days in September with 2 mm (0.1 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
With highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F) in September, we recommend: Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, September offers some of the best weather conditions in Botswana with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.

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