What’s the climate like in Botswana?
The current climate of Botswana features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Botswana in recent years was 42°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in June 2016.
On average, Botswana receives 443 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
Best time to visit Botswana?
The best time to visit Botswana for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Botswana.
Climate Table of Botswana
The climate table of Botswana shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 85 | 66 | 23 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 2,9 | 21 | 67 | 79 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in October
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 443 mm per year, averaging 37 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in August, 1,5 mm in July and 2,1 mm in May
- Wettest months: 92 mm in January, 85 mm in February and 79 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Botswana
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Botswana
This graph shows how much precipitation Botswana gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Botswana
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Botswana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Botswana
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Botswana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Botswana
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Botswana over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Botswana
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The temperature is hot but not unbearable. The landscape is green and vibrant. Despite the occasional rain shower, a delightful experience.— This text is automatically translated to English
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
Lots of sunshine and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. An occasional rain shower in the evening kept things cool.— This text is automatically translated to English
The days were warm but pleasant and the nights became quite cool. It was dry and there were almost no clouds, which was perfect for stargazing. The lack of rain could be a little problematic at times.— 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.
