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Botswana Weather Forecast

Botswana weather: 71°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 71°F now🕔 11:46 PM local📅 Best: March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December👥 2.6 million

Tomorrow in Botswana - Tuesday, October 27

☁️
97°
Overcast · low 70°F
Rain chance18%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind10 mph
Gusts25 mph
UV index8.2 · Very high
Sunrise5:32 AM
Sunset6:28 PM
Daylight12h 55m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

4 AM🌙71°0%6 mph
5 AM🌙70°0%6 mph
6 AM🌙69°0%5 mph
7 AM☀️72°0%5 mph
8 AM☀️76°0%6 mph
9 AM☀️81°0%8 mph
10 AM☀️86°0%9 mph
11 AM☀️91°0%9 mph
12 PM☀️94°0%9 mph
1 PM☀️96°0%9 mph
2 PM☀️96°0%8 mph
3 PM☀️97°0%9 mph
4 PM☀️96°0%9 mph
5 PM☀️95°0%8 mph
6 PM⛅92°0%6 mph
7 PM☁️89°1%1 mph
8 PM☁️85°2%16 mph
9 PM🌙82°3%8 mph
10 PM🌙81°4%8 mph
11 PM🌙79°6%8 mph
12 AM🌙77°10%2 mph
1 AM☁️74°15%2 mph
2 AM☁️74°18%4 mph
3 AM☁️75°15%8 mph

Active alerts for Botswana

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Nov 3: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.5
Outdoors9.5
Beach day8.3
Swimming8.5
Hiking9.5
Running8.9
Cycling9.4
Camping9.3
Fishing8.4
Photography8.5
Stargazing9.8
Family time9.5
Driving9.3
Flying out9.3

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • 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 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 50% 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 11:46 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 26, 2026 at 11:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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