Botswana weather in February

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Botswana in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Botswana on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Botswana

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

Average weather in 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 
32°C 
21°C 
244 hours 
87 mm 
9 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
277 hours 
57 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Gaborone

Average weather in 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 
31°C 
20°C 
101 mm 
8 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
49 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Francistown

Average weather in 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 
33°C 
21°C 
207 hours 
121 mm 
11 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
20°C 
257 hours 
77 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Maun

Average weather in 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 
32°C 
21°C 
85 mm 
7 days 
March   >> March
>>  
31°C 
19°C 
52 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Mahalapye

Average weather in 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 
32°C 
21°C 
152 mm 
12 days 
March   >> March
>>  
32°C 
20°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Masarwa

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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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