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.
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
The city Gaborone usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Botswana in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Botswana climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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