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Botswana Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Botswana in August.

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Gaborone Kasane Francistown Maun

Planning a journey to Botswana this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Botswana in August

August in Botswana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kanye at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Masarwa at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Masarwa and 9°C (48°F) in Kanye.

For a closer look at conditions across Botswana, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.9 mm (0.1 in) in Gaborone.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gaborone enjoys about 320 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Botswana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Botswana — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gaborone)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August26°C (79°F) September30°C (86°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Botswana in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Botswana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Botswana

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Botswana?

Temperature range in Botswana (August)

Precipitation variation in Botswana (August)

Gaborone

In August Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
318 hours
320 hours
303 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gaborone →

Francistown

In August Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Francistown →

Maun

In August Maun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
313 hours
332 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Maun →

Mahalapye

In August Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahalapye →

Masarwa

In August Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Botswana in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaborone 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 2.9 mm (0.1 in)
Kasane 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Francistown 28°C (82°F) 12°C (54°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maun 30°C (86°F) 12°C (54°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Kang 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)
Ghanzi 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Botswana weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Botswana in August?

In August, Botswana generally has perfect weather conditions. Gaborone sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Botswana in August?

Gaborone averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Botswana get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Botswana during August, with Gaborone averaging close to 2.9 mm (0.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Botswana?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Botswana. Typically, the climate in Gaborone is perfect.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Gaborone. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Botswana.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Botswana? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Botswana.

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