Capital city in South-East District, Botswana
Gaborone weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Gaborone
Apr–Sep is dry, sunny and mild. Oct–Mar is hot with summer thunderstorms; Dec–Jan can pass 35°C.
Gaborone weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan34°86 mm
- Feb33°78 mm
- Mar31°69 mm
- Apr28°41 mm
- May26°11 mm
- Jun22°12 mm
- Jul22°2 mm
- Aug26°2 mm
- Sep31°11 mm
- Oct34°35 mm
- Nov34°67 mm
- Dec34°90 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C93°F | 20°C68°F | 86 mm | 53% | Hot |
| February | 33°C92°F | 20°C67°F | 78 mm | 54% | Hot |
| March | 31°C88°F | 18°C64°F | 69 mm | 55% | Pleasant |
| April | 28°C83°F | 14°C57°F | 41 mm | 55% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C78°F | 10°C49°F | 11 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
| June | 22°C72°F | 6°C43°F | 12 mm | 48% | Pleasant |
| July | 22°C72°F | 5°C42°F | 2 mm | 43% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C79°F | 8°C47°F | 2 mm | 35% | Pleasant |
| September | 31°C87°F | 12°C54°F | 11 mm | 30% | Pleasant |
| October | 34°C92°F | 16°C61°F | 35 mm | 36% | Hot |
| November | 34°C93°F | 18°C64°F | 67 mm | 43% | Hot |
| December | 34°C93°F | 20°C67°F | 90 mm | 51% | Hot |
Best months across Botswana
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Gaborone?
Apr–Sep. Apr–Sep is dry, sunny and mild. Oct–Mar is hot with summer thunderstorms; Dec–Jan can pass 35°C.
When is the rainy season in Gaborone?
Rain peaks in December with about 90 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Gaborone?
January, with average highs of 34°C (93°F).
How cold does Gaborone get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 5°C (42°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.