Botswana

Botswana Weather in November

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

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Gaborone Kasane Francistown Maun

Planning a trip to Botswana this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Botswana in November

November in Botswana generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very warm in Kanye at 31°C (88°F) and very hot in Maun at 35°C (95°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Maun and 18°C (64°F) in Kanye. On average, November is the warmest month of the year in Botswana. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Botswana in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kang with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Kasane with 81 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gaborone sees close to 277 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Botswana in November

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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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Botswana?

Temperature range in Botswana (November)

Precipitation variation in Botswana (November)

Gaborone

In November Gaborone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
298 hours
277 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gaborone →

Francistown

In November Francistown generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Francistown →

Maun

In November Maun generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
264 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maun →

Mahalapye

In November Mahalapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mahalapye →

Masarwa

In November Masarwa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Masarwa →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gaborone 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Kasane 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Francistown 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Maun 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Kang 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Ghanzi 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Botswana weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Botswana in November?

Botswana typically experiences tolerable weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gaborone average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 19°C (66°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Botswana in November?

Daytime temperatures in Gaborone peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in November, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Botswana get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Botswana during November, with Gaborone averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit Botswana?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gaborone, November may not be the ideal time to visit Botswana.

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

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