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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Gaborone Climate

Gaborone is a city in Botswana (14) with a population of about 246,325. Its average annual temperature is 21.2°C (70°F), with roughly 465 mm of rain per year.

21.2°C

Avg Temp

465

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month


Gaborone Climate

Gaborone has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F) and receives about 465 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

21.2°C

Avg Temp

465

Precip (mm/yr)

Jan

Hottest Month

Jun

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Gaborone — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°87 mm
February26° / 78°76 mm
March24° / 75°63 mm
April21° / 69°28 mm
May17° / 63°8 mm
June14° / 57°4 mm
July14° / 57°1 mm
August17° / 63°3 mm
September21° / 70°14 mm
October24° / 75°40 mm
November25° / 77°71 mm
December26° / 78°70 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 Gaborone

The most comfortable months to visit Gaborone are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 33°C high). The coldest is June (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Gaborone are typically September, April and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Gaborone, Botswana has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C and about 465 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.

In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Gaborone average about 33°C (91°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.