Botswana Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Botswana: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Botswana month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 31° | 20° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 31° | 21° | 99 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 30° | 19° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 26° | 15° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 24° | 10° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 21° | 8° | 9 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 7° | 0 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augusti | 26° | 10° | 1 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 30° | 15° | 14 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 31° | 17° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 32° | 19° | 31 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 32° | 20° | 77 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Mediterranean. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Botswana
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Botswana compares med 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Botswana
Go in mars, maj, juni, juli, augusti, 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 warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 36°C is 4.6°C above the 31°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vindbyar och 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 12°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sönglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and april - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Botswana är ett land i Afrika. Botswana är ett land i Africa med huvudstad Gaborone. Befolkningen är cirka 2.6 million. Huvudstaden är Gaborone.
Just nu är det 22°C (71°F) in Botswana med klart. Det känns som 20°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 20°C och 36°C. Risken för nederbörd är 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.
Bästa tiden att besöka Botswana is mars, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september, oktober, november and december. Klimatet är Mediterranean. januari, februari and april tend och be the least comfortable months. december is the warmest month med average highs near 32°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 7°C.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 288 km away.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 36°C is 4.6°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 7 AM och 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Botswana today at 9.8/10. Vindbyar och 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Botswana
| Typ | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 24°37′41.5″S 25°55′23.2″E (-24.6282, 25.9231) |
| Capital | Gaborone |
| Befolkning | 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 |
| Tidszon | Africa/Gaborone |
| Lokal tid | 7:43 PM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | mars, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september, oktober, november and december |
| Klimat | Mediterranean |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Botswana?
Botswana är ett land i Afrika. Its coordinates are -24.6282, 25.9231. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Botswana just nu?
It is currently 22°C (71°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 50% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Botswana?
mars, maj, juni, juli, augusti, 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 local time is 7:43 PM.
How many people live in Botswana?
Botswana has a population of approximately 2.6 million.
What is the nearest airport och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 26, 2026 at 7:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
