Climate normals · 1970–2000
Francistown Climate
Francistown is a city in Botswana (13) with a population of about 103,417. Its average annual temperature is 21.4°C (71°F), with roughly 463 mm of rain per year.
21.4°C
Avg Temp
463
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Francistown Climate
Francistown has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F) and receives about 463 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
21.4°C
Avg Temp
463
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 106 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 86 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 46 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 26 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 5 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 1 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 8 mm |
| October | 24° / 76° | 32 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 67 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 84 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Francistown
The most comfortable months to visit Francistown are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 6°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Francistown are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Francistown, Botswana has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C and about 463 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Francistown average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.