Francistown Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Francistown experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C (91°F) in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in October to around 9°C (48°F) during July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Francistown has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 464 mm (18 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high rainfall, averaging 102 mm (4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 1 mm (0.04 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Francistown Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Francistown.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 58%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year