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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

On average, Gaborone receives 443 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Gaborone?

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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 30°C
  • Highest temperature: 33°C in October
  • Lowest temperature: 24°C in June and July
  • Precipitation: 443 mm per year, averaging 37 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0,1 mm in August, 1,5 mm in July and 2,1 mm in May
  • Wettest months: 92 mm in January, 85 mm in February and 79 mm in December

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Average Temperature per Month in Gaborone

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gaborone, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Gaborone, Botswana,

Average Precipitation per Month in Gaborone

This graph shows how much rainfall Gaborone, Botswana, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Gaborone, Botswana,

Average UV Index per Month in Gaborone

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in Gaborone, Botswana,

Yearly Temperature in Gaborone

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gaborone, Botswana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Gaborone, Botswana,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Gaborone

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gaborone, Botswana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Gaborone, Botswana,

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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.

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