Temperatures in January
It's hot in January 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 20°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 January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Botswana with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°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 January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Botswana will be around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 92 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January 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 January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
92 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 9 days | |
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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 January a good time to visit Botswana?
January 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 January
With 42°C, Botswana hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°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 January in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Botswana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January 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 January, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Botswana.
Daily UV Index in January in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January 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 January in Botswana Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Botswana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Botswana Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January 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 January for Botswana
Click on a specific day in January 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 January in Botswana
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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.
