Botswana Weather Forecast
Botswana weather: 55°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Botswana
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 28 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Botswana
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 24% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 50° | 0% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 48° | 0% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 52° | 26% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 58° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 54° | 52% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 58° | 37% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 64° | 14% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 67° | 12% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 69° | 4% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 10% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 67° | 6% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 68° | 12% | 3 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 93° / 72° | 7% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 73° | 3% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 8% | -- | — |
What this means for Botswana
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 22°F below the 89°F typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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.
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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 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 92% 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 6:00 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 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
