Climate Chart of Gaborone, Botswana
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Gaborone, Botswana, the climate data describe 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures average 21.2 °C, with the highest monthly means in January / December at 25.7 °C and the lowest in July at 13.8 °C. Rainfall is expressed as a daily mean, reaching its monthly high in December at 2.49 mm/day and its low in August at 0.03 mm/day. Daily sunshine averages 10.41 hours/day across the monthly means.
Climate overview
Temperature
The monthly mean temperature reaches its highest level in January / December, at 25.7 °C. This is a monthly average, not a daytime high, so it does not describe the warmest part of an individual day. The lowest monthly mean is 13.8 °C in July, offering a reference point for visitors who prioritise cooler monthly-average conditions. Across the calendar-month means, the unweighted mean is 21.2 °C; it is not a day-weighted annual average.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is highest in December, at 2.49 mm/day. Visitors travelling then may wish to include rain protection in their plans, but this average does not show how often rain falls or guarantee conditions on a particular day. The lowest monthly mean daily rainfall occurs in August, at 0.03 mm/day, a conditional option for visitors prioritising lower average rainfall. Across the monthly means, the unweighted average is 1.01 mm/day; these daily averages are not monthly rainfall totals.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine reaches 11.27 hours/day in January, while the lowest monthly mean is 9.44 hours/day in June. These figures can help with planning outdoor sightseeing around average sunshine duration, but sunshine hours are not a measure of day length. The unweighted mean across the monthly sunshine averages is 10.41 hours/day per day. Monthly means provide a broad planning reference rather than a promise of the sunshine a visitor will experience on any individual day.
Best Travel Time Guide for Gaborone, Botswana: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights
For visitors prioritising cooler monthly-average temperatures, July is the relevant option, with a monthly mean of 13.8 °C; this does not specify daytime highs or the temperature on particular travel dates. If lower average rainfall is the priority, August has the lowest mean daily rainfall at 0.03 mm/day. This is a criterion-based choice, not a guarantee of dry days, and the figure does not quantify rain frequency.
For rain preparation, the highest mean daily rainfall is in December, at 2.49 mm/day, so visitors can plan to have rain protection available without assuming that every day will be wet. For planning around average sunshine duration, January has the highest monthly mean at 11.27 hours/day, while June has the lowest at 9.44 hours/day. These figures may inform outdoor scheduling, but sunshine duration is not day length and does not predict conditions on a specific day.
Climate Data Overview for Gaborone, Botswana
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Gaborone, Botswana. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.7 | 2.43 | 0.00 | 11.27 |
| Feb | 25.1 | 2.30 | 0.00 | 10.61 |
| Mar | 23.5 | 1.14 | 0.00 | 10.07 |
| Apr | 20.6 | 0.94 | 0.00 | 9.65 |
| May | 17.2 | 0.22 | 0.00 | 9.76 |
| Jun | 14.1 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 9.44 |
| Jul | 13.8 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 9.68 |
| Aug | 17.4 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 10.28 |
| Sep | 21.9 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 10.72 |
| Oct | 24.5 | 0.67 | 0.00 | 11.23 |
| Nov | 25.3 | 1.61 | 0.00 | 11.18 |
| Dec | 25.7 | 2.49 | 0.00 | 11.01 |
| Average | 21.2 | 1.01 | 0.00 | 10.41 |
