Weather & climate · Gaborone

Best Time to Visit Botswana

May and August

The best time to visit Botswana is May and August, when daytime highs in Gaborone are around 25–26°C. April and June to July are also a good time to go. November is the warmest month (33°C by day), July the coldest (5°C at night), and December the wettest with about 90 mm of rain.

33°C

Warmest: November

5°C

Coldest nights: July

504 mm

Rain per year

90 mm

Wettest: December

Botswana weather by month

Jan33°C19°C86 mm
Feb32°C19°C78 mm
Mar31°C17°C69 mm
Apr28°C13°C41 mm
May25°C9°C11 mm
Jun22°C5°C12 mm
Jul21°C5°C2 mm
Aug26°C8°C2 mm
Sep30°C12°C11 mm
Oct33°C16°C35 mm
Nov33°C17°C67 mm
Dec33°C19°C90 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	33°C	19°C	86 mm	53%	53%	Very hot
February	32°C	19°C	78 mm	54%	53%	Fair
March	31°C	17°C	69 mm	55%	45%	Fair
April	28°C	13°C	41 mm	55%	40%	Good
May	25°C	9°C	11 mm	47%	25%	Best time
June	22°C	5°C	12 mm	48%	19%	Good
July	21°C	5°C	2 mm	43%	17%	Good
August	26°C	8°C	2 mm	35%	18%	Best time
September	30°C	12°C	11 mm	30%	27%	Fair
October	33°C	16°C	35 mm	36%	39%	Fair
November	33°C	17°C	67 mm	43%	53%	Very hot
December	33°C	19°C	90 mm	51%	57%	Very hot

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Gaborone (-24.63, 25.9). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Botswana have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Botswana?

May and August. The best time to visit Botswana is May and August, when daytime highs in Gaborone are around 25–26°C. April and June to July are also a good time to go. November is the warmest month (33°C by day), July the coldest (5°C at night), and December the wettest with about 90 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Botswana?

November, with average highs of 33°C in Gaborone.

What is the coldest month in Botswana?

July, when nights drop to about 5°C and days reach 21°C.

What is the rainiest month in Botswana?

December with about 90 mm; July is the driest (2 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Botswana?

December is the least comfortable month on average: 33°C by day and 90 mm of rain.

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