Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Botswana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 54° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 56° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 54° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 54° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 60° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 85° / 54°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
☁️ 70° / 53°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 12 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and April - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 2 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 12:52 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 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
