Weather in March in Botswana
Planning a journey to Botswana this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Botswana in March?
March in Botswana generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Gaborone. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Botswana in March, check out the map below. 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.To explore the conditions in Botswana in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 277 hours of sunshine in Gaborone. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Botswana climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Botswana?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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