Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 63°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Botswana?
No - rain is unlikely in Botswana today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 17% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,1 in).
16-day forecast for Botswana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 50° | 0% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 54° | 6% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 57° | 63% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 56° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 55° | 10% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 63° | 18% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 63° | 0% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 69° | 5% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 71° | 5% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 66° | 1% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 66° | 2% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 66° | 1% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 65° | 6% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 71° | 8% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 10% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 71° | 11% | 10 mph | 9 |
What this means for Botswana
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 13.7°F below the 89°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 54°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 69°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 63°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% 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 12:28 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 October 3, 2026 at 12:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
