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Botswana weather in March

Considering a trip to Botswana this March 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 March?

March in Botswana generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Gaborone. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 47 mm to moderate rainfall in Masarwa with 91 mm. The city Gaborone usually sees around 277 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Botswana for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Botswana climate page.

Where to go in Botswana in March

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?

Average weather in Gaborone

In March Gaborone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°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
32°C 
21°C 
244 hours 
87 mm 
9 days 
31°C 
19°C 
277 hours 
57 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
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28°C 
15°C 
246 hours 
30 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Gaborone

Average weather in Francistown

In March Francistown generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
31°C 
20°C 
101 mm 
8 days 
31°C 
19°C 
49 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
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29°C 
16°C 
14 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Francistown

Average weather in Maun

In March Maun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
33°C 
21°C 
207 hours 
121 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
20°C 
257 hours 
77 mm 
7 days 
April   >> April
>>  
32°C 
17°C 
282 hours 
19 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Maun

Average weather in Mahalapye

In March Mahalapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°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
32°C 
21°C 
85 mm 
7 days 
31°C 
19°C 
52 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
>>  
29°C 
16°C 
24 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Mahalapye

Average weather in Masarwa

In March Masarwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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
32°C 
21°C 
152 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
20°C 
91 mm 
8 days 
April   >> April
>>  
32°C 
17°C 
23 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Masarwa

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

Is March the best time to visit Botswana?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Botswana due to the typically pleasant weather in Gaborone.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Gaborone.

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