Gaborone Weather in January
Botswana · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (92°F)
Avg low20°C (68°F)
Rainfall93 mm (3.7 in)
RatingPoor 4.3/10
In January, Gaborone has average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is summer in Botswana. The month is moderately rainy, with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain spread over 16 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 13.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Gaborone?
January is not the best time to visit Gaborone (4.3/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in April to August.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (92°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (68°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 55% |
| Cloud cover | 55% |
| Daylight | 13.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.5 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Gaborone in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- swimwear
Gaborone weather in other months
Jan33°C / 20°C93 mmPoorFeb33°C / 20°C74 mmFairMar32°C / 18°C68 mmGoodApr29°C / 14°C50 mmExcellentMay26°C / 10°C8 mmExcellentJun23°C / 7°C9 mmExcellentJul23°C / 6°C1 mmExcellentAug27°C / 9°C1 mmExcellentSep32°C / 13°C8 mmGoodOct34°C / 17°C27 mmGoodNov34°C / 18°C66 mmFairDec34°C / 20°C93 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit GaboroneFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Cape Town22°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Agadir22°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Luxor22°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Aswan25°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Hurghada21°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sharm el-Sheikh23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Pretoria30°C · 122 mm
- Soweto28°C · 109 mm
- Johannesburg27°C · 126 mm
- Maseru29°C · 105 mm
- Mbabane27°C · 144 mm
- Matola31°C · 161 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.