Best Time to Visit Francistown, Francistown, Botswana
Francistown is at its sunniest and driest in April–October.
The best time to visit Francistown for sunny, dry weather is April–October — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (June) to 108 mm / 4.3 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Francistown, Francistown, Botswana's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Francistown's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 21.3°C70.3°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.1°C64.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 15.2°C59.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.1°C59.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.1°C64.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 24.5°C76.1°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Francistown?
The best time to visit Francistown for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Francistown's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Francistown?
The rainy season at Francistown, Francistown runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 33 mm / 1.3 in. The wettest single month is January (108 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the driest month in Francistown?
The driest month in Francistown is June, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.2°C / 59.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Francistown?
The least comfortable months for travel to Francistown — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 108 mm / 4.3 in in January, and the coldest month averages 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
Is Francistown climate different from Botswana overall?
Yes, usually. Our Francistown figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Botswana figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Francistown specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.