The climate in Gaborone during August can be summarized as mild and very dry.
August is in the winter in Gaborone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25.7°C 78.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.4°C 45.2°F |
Average temperature | 16.5°C 61.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 10.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 2 mm 0.1 ins |
Rainy days | 1 days |
Sea temperature | 19°C 66.1°F |
Humidity | 57% |
Windspeed | 4.7kph 3 mph |
On average August is the driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gaborone in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | January | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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Driest month: | August | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
Wettest month: | January | 94mm 3.7ins |