Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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Weather in Botswana right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:38 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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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 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 6 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 9:38 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 2, 2026 at 9:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
