Planning a trip to Gaborone in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +32°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 88 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+14°C
Min.
+43°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gaborone has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Gaborone in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gaborone for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +38°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +29°C.
Is Gaborone warm or cold in January?
Gaborone is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +20°C to +21°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
January is one of the warmest months in Gaborone, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Gaborone in January
Gaborone weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+12°C
+14°C
+14°C
Max. temperature
+42°C
+43°C
+40°C
Rainfall
84 mm
88 mm
83 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
57%
60%
61%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
5
6
7
Cloudy days
4
5
4
Rainy days
14
14
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +32°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 84 mm to 88 mm.Humidity rises from 57% to 60%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 5 to 6.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Gaborone in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Gaborone is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Gaborone based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Gaborone, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Gaborone wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Gaborone?
This is the weather in Gaborone in January 2024:
1 January
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+25°C
2 January
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+30°C
3 January
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+30°C
4 January
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+29°C
5 January
🌧️
+30°C
6 January
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+32°C
7 January
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+28°C
8 January
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+27°C
9 January
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+32°C
10 January
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+34°C
11 January
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+35°C
12 January
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+33°C
13 January
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+31°C
14 January
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+34°C
15 January
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+33°C
16 January
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+33°C
17 January
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+33°C
18 January
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+32°C
19 January
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+32°C
20 January
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+34°C
21 January
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+35°C
22 January
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+35°C
23 January
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+34°C
24 January
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+33°C
25 January
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+34°C
26 January
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+33°C
27 January
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+33°C
28 January
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+36°C
29 January
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+38°C
30 January
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+28°C
31 January
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+29°C
In January 2024 Gaborone had 27 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +38°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gaborone climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gaborone in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+26°C) and the highest in 2015 (+30°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 217 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 865 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gaborone in January:
Is January a good time to visit Gaborone?
January is a really good time to go to Gaborone. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Gaborone.
Can you sunbathe in Gaborone in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Gaborone. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Gaborone rainy in January?
Gaborone is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gaborone in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gaborone in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Botswana
Check out the weather for other cities in Botswana.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gaborone, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
