When is the best time to go to Gaborone
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gaborone, Botswana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Gaborone
Gaborone weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gaborone are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 94mm | 9.3hrs | 14.3hrs |
The climate in Gaborone during January can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gaborone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Gaborone and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 81mm | 8.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
February in Gaborone is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gaborone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Gaborone and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Gaborone weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 56mm | 8.9hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Gaborone is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gaborone for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Gaborone and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 44mm | 8.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
Gaborone's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Gaborone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Gaborone and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 12mm | 9.4hrs | 11.8hrs |
May is a dry month in Gaborone and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaborone, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Gaborone and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 5mm | 9.5hrs | 14.3hrs |
The climate in Gaborone during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaborone, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Gaborone and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gaborone with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 3mm | 10.3hrs | 13.7hrs |
July in Gaborone is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaborone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Gaborone and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 2mm | 10.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Gaborone is characteristically mild and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaborone, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Gaborone and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 14mm | 10.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
Gaborone's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gaborone, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Gaborone and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 14mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Gaborone weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 40mm | 9.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Gaborone and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gaborone.
October is in the spring in Gaborone and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 69mm | 9.3hrs | 14.3hrs |
The climate in Gaborone during November can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gaborone for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Gaborone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Gaborone weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 82mm | 8.6hrs | 13.7hrs |
December in Gaborone is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gaborone for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Gaborone and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Gaborone weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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