Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 73°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Botswana weather in August
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and April - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Botswana compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Botswana.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 164 mi | 65°F | 37°F cooler | 27 in |
| Johannesburg | 172 mi | 62°F | 40°F cooler | 25 in |
| O. R. Tambo International Airport | 179 mi | 62°F | 40°F cooler | 24 in |
| Kruger National Park | 357 mi | 75°F | +37°F warmer | 30 in |
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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 9:16 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 9:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
