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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 87 mm |
| February | 26° / 78° | 76 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 63 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 28 mm |
| May | 17° / 63° | 8 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 4 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 1 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 3 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 14 mm |
| October | 24° / 75° | 40 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 71 mm |
| December | 26° / 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.