Botswana weather in August
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 is the weather like in Botswana in August?
August in Botswana generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ranku at 26°C to very warm in Masarwa at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Masarwa and 10°C in Ranku.
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.9 mm in Gaborone. Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys approximately 320 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Botswana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Botswana's yearly weather, check out our Botswana climate page.
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Average weather in Gaborone
In August Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Francistown
In August Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Maun
In August Maun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mahalapye
In August Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Masarwa
In August Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best 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, August and September provide perfect weather in Gaborone.
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