Botswana Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Botswana: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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).
Recent extremes in Botswana
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
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 |
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.
What this means for Botswana
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 34°C is 2.9°C above the 31°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- 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 16°C (61°F) in Botswana met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 14°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 15°C en 34°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.8/10 – 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 slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 34°C is 2.9°C above 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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Botswana today at 10/10. 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.
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 | 8:05 AM (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 16°C (61°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 38% and wind is 6 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 8:05 AM.
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 8:05 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
