The climate in Gaborone during October can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Gaborone and is typically the 6th 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.
Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
Average temperature | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 40 mm 1.6 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
Humidity | 54% |
Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest 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.
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 October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
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 |