Climate of Gaborone, Gaborone, Botswana
Point-value climate at Gaborone (Gaborone, Botswana). Population approximately 208,411.
Located in Gaborone, Botswana, Gaborone has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 208,411. Monthly average temperatures range from 13.8°C / 56.8°F in June to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 89 mm / 3.5 in (January) — about 470 mm / 18.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Botswana, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gaborone's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: April, May, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| February | 25.8°C78.4°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| March | 24.1°C75.4°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| April | 20.9°C69.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 17.1°C62.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 13.8°C56.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 13.9°C57°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| August | 17°C62.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gaborone?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are April, May, August, September, October. Gaborone's warmest month is January at an average of 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gaborone?
Gaborone, in Gaborone, Botswana, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 13.8°C / 56.8°F in June to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 470 mm / 18.5 in, with the wettest month being January (89 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Gaborone in January?
The average temperature in Gaborone in January is 26.4°C / 79.5°F, with rainfall of about 89 mm / 3.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gaborone?
The driest month in Gaborone is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.9°C / 57°F.
When is the wettest month in Gaborone?
The wettest month in Gaborone is January, with approximately 89 mm / 3.5 in of average monthly rainfall.