Gaborone, Botswana Weather
Gaborone hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Gaborone weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Gaborone looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 70°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Gaborone 14-day forecast
About the weather in Gaborone
Weather in Gaborone is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. December afternoons typically reach 90°F (32°C), while July highs hover near 71°F (22°C). Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches (345 mm) over about 47 rainy days.
Gaborone weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: December - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 71°F (22°C)
- Record high: 109°F (43°C) · Record low: 33°F (0°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on December. Highs average 90°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (20°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 71°F (22°C) and lows around 44°F (6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 109°F (43°C) and dropped as low as 33°F (0°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain over 9 days, while August is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (September through November)
Spring in Gaborone brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (32°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); rain falls on about 9 days over the three months.
Summer (December through February)
Summer in Gaborone brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (31°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Fall (March through May)
Fall in Gaborone brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 58°F (15°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Winter (June through August)
Winter in Gaborone is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Gaborone by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89° | 69° | 9 | 2.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 55% |
| February | 88° | 68° | 8 | 2.4 in | 11.2 h/day | 57% |
| March | 86° | 65° | 5 | 1.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 56% |
| April | 81° | 59° | 4 | 1.3 in | 9.9 h/day | 59% |
| May | 76° | 51° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.3 h/day | 54% |
| June | 71° | 45° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.0 h/day | 52% |
| July | 71° | 44° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 45% |
| August | 79° | 50° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 37% |
| September | 86° | 57° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.2 h/day | 32% |
| October | 90° | 63° | 3 | 0.9 in | 11.3 h/day | 35% |
| November | 90° | 66° | 6 | 1.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 43% |
| December | 90° | 69° | 9 | 2.9 in | 11.4 h/day | 52% |