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Weather in January in Botswana

Are you planning a trip a to Botswana in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Botswana in January?

January 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 21°C in Kasane. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Botswana, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 72 mm to heavy rainfall in Kasane with 195 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Gaborone.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys close to 288 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Botswana's conditions throughout the year, check out our Botswana climate page.

Where to go in Botswana in January

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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?

Gaborone

In January 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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
15°C 
3,409 hours 
477 mm 
64 days 
poor 
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 
Climate in Gaborone

Francistown

In January Francistown 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 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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
30°C 
16°C 
464 mm 
54 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
21°C 
100 mm 
10 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
31°C 
20°C 
101 mm 
8 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Francistown

Maun

In January 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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
32°C 
17°C 
3,330 hours 
555 mm 
57 days 
poor 
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 
Climate in Maun

Mahalapye

In January Mahalapye 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.

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
16°C 
468 mm 
49 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
21°C 
102 mm 
9 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
85 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Mahalapye

Masarwa

In January Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy 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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
32°C 
17°C 
653 mm 
59 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
21°C 
175 mm 
13 days 
tolerable 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
21°C 
152 mm 
12 days 
tolerable 
Climate in Masarwa

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

Is January the best time to visit Botswana?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Botswana with often pleasant weather in Gaborone.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly 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.