BotswanaThe weather in December in Gaborone
It's hot in December in Gaborone with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
December is a good month to be in Gaborone for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Gaborone, Botswana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2015, Gaborone reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Gaborone
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gaborone. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Gaborone | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 79 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Gaborone with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Gaborone is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Gaborone, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Gaborone
Temperature in December in Gaborone over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.
Daily Precipitation in December in Gaborone
Total precipitation in December in Gaborone over the years
Daily UV index in December in Gaborone
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Gaborone, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.