Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Botswana is a country in Africa. Botswana is a country in Africa with its capital at Gaborone. It has a population of about 2.6 million. The capital is Gaborone.
Right now it is 51°F (10°C) in Botswana with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 51°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Botswana is March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and April tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 179 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 13.5°F below the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, 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.
Weather in Botswana right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:54 AM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Botswana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 51° | 0% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 54° | 6% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 56° | 63% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 56° | 27% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 57° | 10% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 63° | 18% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 65° | 0% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 68° | 5% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 69° | 5% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 66° | 1% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 66° | 2% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 67° | 1% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 64° | 6% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 66° | 8% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 71° | 10% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Botswana month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 68° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 88° | 69° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 85° | 67° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 78° | 60° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 51° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 70° | 46° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 45° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 50° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 85° | 59° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 89° | 62° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 89° | 67° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 89° | 69° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Botswana
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Air quality and pollen in Botswana
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Botswana
Go in March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and April - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Botswana?
Botswana is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are -24.6282, 25.9231. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Botswana right now?
It is currently 51°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Botswana, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February 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 5:54 AM.
How many people live in Botswana?
Botswana has a population of approximately 2.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Botswana?
The closest airports are O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 179 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 3, 2026 at 5:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
