Best Time to Visit Gaborone
Botswana · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, April to August is the best time to visit Gaborone. November is the hottest month, with average highs of 34°C (94°F), while July is the coldest, with lows around 6°C (43°F). Rain is heaviest in January, at about 93 mm (3.7 in), and lightest in August, at 1 mm (0.0 in). January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Gaborone weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C 92°F | 20°C 68°F | 93 mm | 16 | 55% | 6.6 | Poor 4.3 |
| February | 33°C 92°F | 20°C 67°F | 74 mm | 12 | 54% | 6.8 | Fair 5.8 |
| March | 32°C 89°F | 18°C 64°F | 68 mm | 11 | 55% | 7.2 | Good 7 |
| April | 29°C 83°F | 14°C 58°F | 50 mm | 6 | 55% | 7.8 | Excellent 9.6 |
| May | 26°C 79°F | 10°C 51°F | 8 mm | 2 | 47% | 9.3 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 23°C 74°F | 7°C 44°F | 9 mm | 1 | 47% | 9.7 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 23°C 73°F | 6°C 43°F | 1 mm | 0 | 43% | 9.8 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 27°C 80°F | 9°C 48°F | 1 mm | 0 | 35% | 10.4 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 32°C 89°F | 13°C 56°F | 8 mm | 1 | 30% | 9.8 | Good 7.8 |
| October | 34°C 93°F | 17°C 62°F | 27 mm | 4 | 35% | 8.6 | Good 6.5 |
| November | 34°C 94°F | 18°C 65°F | 66 mm | 10 | 42% | 7 | Fair 5.7 |
| December | 34°C 93°F | 20°C 67°F | 93 mm | 14 | 51% | 6.2 | Poor 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaborone?
The best time to visit Gaborone is April to August, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Gaborone?
November is the hottest month in Gaborone, with an average high of 34°C (94°F).
What is the coldest month in Gaborone?
July is the coldest month in Gaborone, with an average low of 6°C (43°F).
What is the rainiest month in Gaborone?
January is the wettest month, with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain. August is the driest, with 1 mm (0.0 in).
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- Mbabane556 km · best April to September
- Matola674 km · best May to September
- Maputo687 km · best May to September
- Victoria Falls747 km · best May to July
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