Gaborone Climate by Month
The temperature in Gaborone varies moderately throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to warm.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Gaborone experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in November, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 7°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Gaborone has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 477 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 87 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 2.4 mm over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
While the amount of sunshine in Gaborone varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 10.7 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 8.1 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Gaborone in Botswana
During the months of May, June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
December has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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