Botswana weather in July
Considering a trip to Botswana this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Botswana in July?
July in Botswana generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Ranku to 27°C in Masarwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Masarwa and 6°C in Ranku. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though July is the coolest month, you can still find places in Botswana with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Masarwa with an average of 0.3 mm to almost no rainfall in Francistown with 4.4 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Gaborone usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, Gaborone enjoys close to 318 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Botswana, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Botswana's yearly weather, check out our Botswana climate page.
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Average weather in Gaborone
In July Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Francistown
In July Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Maun
In July Maun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mahalapye
In July Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Masarwa
In July Masarwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Botswana?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Botswana. Typically, the climate in Gaborone is perfect.
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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