The weather in October in Botswana
It's hot in October in Botswana with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 20°C.
October 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 October 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 40°C in 2016, Botswana reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 21 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in October for Botswana
Click on any day in October 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.
October weather comparison
| Botswana | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 35°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 21 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Botswana with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 18°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Botswana is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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 October in Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Botswana
Temperature in October in Botswana over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Botswana
Total precipitation in October in Botswana over the years
Daily UV index in October in Botswana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.