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Gaborone weather in August (Botswana)

What kind of weather does August bring to Gaborone? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Gaborone is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Gaborone in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.9 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly a single day will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 320 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 a single day  
SunshineSunshine 320 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Botswana in August

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

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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