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When is the best time to visit Gaborone?
In general the best time to visit Gaborone is probably April, May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, November, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in December and it has 5 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Gaborone in different months
This is the average weather in Gaborone for each month based on historic data:
In April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +6°C to +22°C.
January, February, March, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during January.
Climate in Gaborone
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Gaborone for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +43°C | +40°C | +40°C | +36°C | +33°C | +30°C | +32°C | +34°C | +38°C | +40°C | +41°C | +42°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +31°C | +30°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +22°C | +25°C | +29°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +14°C | +11°C | +7°C | 0°C | -3°C | -4°C | 0°C | +2°C | +9°C | +10°C | +12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 51 | 57 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 88 | 83 | 55 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 39 | 64 | 84 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Gaborone during the whole year:
The hottest month in Gaborone is December with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +7°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Gaborone looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Gaborone is April with average humidity going up to 62%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 40%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Gaborone during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 26 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 14 rainy days and 88 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gaborone:
What is the hottest month in Gaborone?
The hottest month in Gaborone is December with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaborone?
The coldest month in Gaborone is June with minimum temperatures of +7°C.
Is Gaborone worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Gaborone in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +32°C and 5 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Gaborone?
if you're looking to visit Gaborone when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.
Other cities in Botswana
Check out the weather for other cities in Botswana.
Monthly weather in Gaborone
Source of the data
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.
