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Botswana Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Botswana in June.

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Planning a getaway to Botswana this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Botswana in June

June in Botswana generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Kanye to 27°C (81°F) in Masarwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Masarwa and 6°C (43°F) in Kanye.

For specific regional insights in Botswana, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Kasane with an average of 1.4 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Kanye with 10 mm (0.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in June. Gaborone typically receives 283 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Botswana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Botswana — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gaborone)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August26°C (79°F) September30°C (86°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Botswana in June

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Botswana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Botswana

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in Botswana?

Temperature range in Botswana (June)

Precipitation variation in Botswana (June)

Gaborone

In June Gaborone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
283 hours
318 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gaborone →

Francistown

In June Francistown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Francistown →

Maun

In June Maun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
310 hours
300 hours
313 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maun →

Mahalapye

In June Mahalapye generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahalapye →

Masarwa

In June Masarwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Masarwa →

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In our records: Botswana June extremes

Notable June records observed across cities in Botswana in our climate database (1985 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest June daytime high in Botswana was 10°C (50°F) in Mahalapye on June 3, 2002.

Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Botswana in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaborone 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 9.1 mm (0.4 in)
Kasane 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Francistown 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 4.5 mm (0.2 in)
Maun 27°C (81°F) 10°C (50°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Kang 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Ghanzi 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

Botswana weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Botswana in June?

Expect perfect weather across Botswana in June. The popular destination of Gaborone averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Botswana in June?

Average temperatures in Botswana during June range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Gaborone.

Does Botswana get a lot of rain in June?

June is on the drier side in Botswana. Gaborone averages only about 9.1 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Botswana?

We believe that June is one of the best times to visit Botswana with overall perfect weather in Gaborone.

On average, the best time to visit Botswana is in April, May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Gaborone. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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.

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