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Gaborone weather in August (Botswana)

What can you expect from the weather in Gaborone during August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Gaborone the weather in August is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 26°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Gaborone in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.9 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 320 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Gaborone. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gaborone climate page with graphs.

 

Gaborone, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.9 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
SunshineSunshine 320 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Botswana in August

Find out more about the weather in Botswana in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in Gaborone in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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