Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Botswana with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Botswana in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Botswana with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Botswana will be around 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Botswana. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Botswana in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
79 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Botswana?
December is a great month to be in Botswana for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Botswana in December
With 40°C, Botswana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 26°C.
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The climate of Botswana is based on weather data from Gaborone. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Botswana for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Botswana, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Botswana
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Daily Precipitation in December in Botswana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Botswana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Botswana.
Daily UV Index in December in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Botswana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Botswana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Botswana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Botswana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Botswana, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Botswana
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Botswana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Botswana
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Despite the high temperature, around 30 degrees, it remained pleasant here because of the low humidity. It rained in the evening, keeping us cool. Attractive atmosphere.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Botswana by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Botswana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
