Climate of Francistown, Botswana
Area-weighted average across Francistown. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Francistown, a subdivision of Botswana, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July to 25.1°C / 77.2°F in November, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 105 mm / 4.1 in depending on the season (463 mm / 18.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9°C76.8°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 21.2°C70.2°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 | 24.4°C75.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| December | 24.9°C76.8°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Francistown?
The best months to visit Francistown, Botswana for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 25.1°C / 77.2°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Francistown?
Francistown, Botswana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.1°C / 59.2°F in July to 25.1°C / 77.2°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 463 mm / 18.2 in, with the wettest month being January (105 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest June (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Francistown?
The hottest month in Francistown is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Francistown?
The coldest month in Francistown is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.1°C / 59.2°F.
When does it rain most in Francistown?
The wettest month in Francistown is January, averaging about 105 mm / 4.1 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in.