Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Botswana this January.
Botswana, experiences very high average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from 31°C (88°F) in Kasane to 33°C (91°F) in Kang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Kang and 21°C (70°F) in Kasane.
To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Botswana, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
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Daytime temperatures in Gaborone typically peak at 32°C (90°F) in January, putting it in the very high range.
Average overnight lows in Botswana during January sit near 21°C (70°F) in Gaborone.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Kang clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 33°C (91°F), and evenings that remain near 21°C (70°F).
The coldest city in January in Botswana is Kasane when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 31°C (88°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 21°C (70°F).
Gaborone enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
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