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Weather in February in Botswana

Thinking about venturing to Botswana this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Botswana in February?

February in Botswana generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Kasane to 33°C in Kang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Kang and 20°C in Kasane. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To explore the conditions in Botswana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 68 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasane with 166 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys close to 244 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Botswana climate page.

Where to go in Botswana in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Botswana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Botswana, check out our Botswana's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?

Gaborone

In February Gaborone 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.

Gaborone
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
288 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
pleasant 
February February
32°C 
21°C 
244 hours 
87 mm 
9 days 
pleasant 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
277 hours 
57 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Gaborone

Francistown

In February Francistown generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Francistown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
100 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February February
31°C 
20°C 
101 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
49 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Francistown

Maun

In February Maun 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.

Maun
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
33°C 
21°C 
245 hours 
152 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
February February
33°C 
21°C 
207 hours 
121 mm 
11 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
20°C 
257 hours 
77 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Maun

Mahalapye

In February 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.

Mahalapye
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
102 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
February February
32°C 
21°C 
85 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
52 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Mahalapye

Masarwa

In February Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Masarwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
32°C 
21°C 
175 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
February February
32°C 
21°C 
152 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
20°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Masarwa

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Botswana.

Is February the best time to visit Botswana?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gaborone, February may not be the ideal time to visit Botswana.

On average, the best time to visit Botswana is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Gaborone.

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.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.