The weather in January in Botswana

It's hot in January in Botswana 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 20°C and 22°C.

January is a good month to be in Botswana 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 January for 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 42°C in 2016, Botswana reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 92 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for Botswana

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Botswana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Botswana New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 35°C 11°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 92 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 13 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Botswana with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°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 January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Botswana is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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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The climate in Botswana is based on weather data from Gaborone. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Botswana to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Botswana

Temperature in January in Botswana over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 January in Botswana

Total precipitation in January in Botswana over the years

Daily UV index in January in Botswana

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Botswana, 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 Botswana by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Botswana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.