Botswana weather in December
Planning a getaway to Botswana this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Botswana in December?
December in Botswana generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Kasane to 34°C in Ghanzi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Ghanzi and 21°C in Kasane. On average, December is the warmest month of the year in Botswana. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 66 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasane with 161 mm. Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys approximately 267 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Botswana in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Botswana climate page.
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Average weather in Gaborone
In December Gaborone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Francistown
In December Francistown generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Maun
In December Maun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mahalapye
In December Mahalapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Masarwa
In December Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Botswana?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Botswana due to the typically pleasant weather in Gaborone.
On average, the best time to visit Botswana is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Gaborone.
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