Best Time en Visit Botswana
Beste reistijd Botswana: maart, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november and december. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Botswana
Go in maart, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and april – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Botswana month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 31° | 20° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 31° | 21° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 30° | 19° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 26° | 15° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 24° | 10° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 21° | 8° | 9 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 7° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 26° | 10° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 15° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 31° | 17° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 32° | 19° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 32° | 20° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Mediterranean. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Botswana compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Botswana.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 263 km | 19°C | 3°C cooler | 699 mm |
| Johannesburg | 276 km | 17°C | 5°C cooler | 661 mm |
| O. R. Tambo International Airport | 288 km | 17°C | 5°C cooler | 634 mm |
| Kruger National Park | 575 km | 24°C | +3°C warmer | 761 mm |
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Hoog-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm – the UV-index peaks at 9.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and april – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Botswana is een land in Afrika. Botswana is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Gaborone. Er wonen ongeveer 2.6 million. De hoofdstad is Gaborone.
Op dit moment is het 31°C (87°F) in Botswana met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 30°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 14°C en 33°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Botswana is maart, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november and december. Het klimaat is Mediterranean. januari, februari and april zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. december is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 32°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 7°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 288 km away.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 33°C is in line met the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Botswana today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weer in Botswana nu
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 6:10 PM, okt 21 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 32° / 20°
Heldere hemel · 2% rain · wind 20 km/h
☀️ 34° / 19°
Heldere hemel · 2% rain · wind 16 km/h
Quick facts about Botswana
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 24°37′41.5″S 25°55′23.2″E (-24.6282, 25.9231) |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Bevolking | 2.600.000 |
| Area | 581.730 km² |
| ISO code | BW |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | BWA |
| Currency | Botswana pula (BWP) |
| Languages | English, Setswana |
| Calling code | +267 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Gaborone |
| Lokale tijd | 6:10 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Beste maanden | maart, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november and december |
| Klimaat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Botswana?
Botswana is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are -24.6282, 25.9231. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Botswana nu?
It is currently 31°C (87°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 12% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Botswana?
maart, mei, juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Botswana, which has a Mediterranean climate. januari, februari and april are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Botswana in?
Botswana observes Africa/Gaborone (UTC+02:00). The lokale tijd is 6:10 PM.
How many people live in Botswana?
Botswana has a population of approximately 2.6 million.
What is the nearest airport en Botswana?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 288 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
