Botswana Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Botswana over the year. What is the best time to visit Botswana?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Botswana over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Botswana ranges from tolerable in Francistown to pleasant in Gaborone. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Kasane to 33°C (91°F) in Kang. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In February the weather in Botswana ranges from tolerable in Francistown to pleasant in Gaborone. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Kasane to 33°C (91°F) in Kang. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In March the weather in Botswana is generally pleasant. The temperatures range from high in Kanye with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Maun with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In April the weather in Botswana is generally perfect. The temperatures range from high in Kanye with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Maun with 32°C (90°F).

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In May the weather in Botswana is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 25°C (77°F) in Kanye to 30°C (86°F) in Masarwa.

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In June the weather in Botswana is generally perfect. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Kanye to 27°C (81°F) in Masarwa.

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In July the weather in Botswana is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Kanye with 22°C (72°F) to high in Masarwa with 27°C (81°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Botswana.

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In August the weather in Botswana is generally perfect. The temperatures range from high in Kanye with 25°C (77°F) to very high in Masarwa with 31°C (88°F).

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In September the weather in Botswana ranges from tolerable in Masarwa to perfect in Gaborone. The temperatures range from high in Kanye with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Masarwa with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In October the weather in Botswana ranges from unpleasant in Maun to perfect in Francistown. The temperatures range from very high in Kanye with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Masarwa with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In November the weather in Botswana ranges from unpleasant in Maun to pleasant in Gaborone. The temperatures range from very high in Kanye with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Maun with 35°C (95°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Botswana. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In December the weather in Botswana ranges from unpleasant in Maun to pleasant in Gaborone. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Kanye to 34°C (93°F) in Ghanzi. On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Botswana. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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