Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Botswana Average Monthly Weather
Weather score78Very good annual avg
Best months: September, October, April
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 474mm. Sea temperatures average 0°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
474mm
Annual total
Sun
8.8h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
78
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Botswana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October33°C average high
October is one of Botswana's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October21mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Botswana's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October9 hours average sun
October sits close to Botswana's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay and July to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October0°C average sea
October is close to Botswana's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
October85 weather score
October scores above Botswana's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.