BotswanaThe climate of Gaborone
The current climate in Gaborone features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Gaborone, Botswana.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Gaborone in recent years was 42°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in June 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Gaborone receives 443 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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The best time to visit Gaborone for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gaborone.
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Climate Table of Gaborone
The climate table of Gaborone shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 92 | 85 | 66 | 23 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,5 | 0,1 | 2,9 | 21 | 67 | 79 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Gaborone, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Gaborone
Yearly Temperature in Gaborone
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Gaborone, Botswana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gaborone
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gaborone
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Gaborone, Botswana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Gaborone
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Average weather in Gaborone by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gaborone. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.