Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 73°F, clear sky. 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 73°F (23°C) in Botswana with clear sky. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 46°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Botswana is May, June, July, August, September, October and November. 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 44°F.
The closest major airport is O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), about 179 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 4.7°F below the 79°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.
Active alerts for Botswana
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Weather in Botswana right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:10 PM, Aug 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 46° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 47° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 47° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 49° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 50° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 48° | 35% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 47° | 65% · 0,9 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 49% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 52° | 22% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 50° | 8% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 51° | 4% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 52° | 2% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 51° | 0% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 53° | 0% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | 77° / 54° | 0% | 2 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 60° | 0% | 14 mph | 6 |
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° | 44° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 50° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 87° | 58° | 0,1 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 May, June, July, August, September, October and November. 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 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 17% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 9:10 PM.
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 August 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
