Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
December verdict
Botswana in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced 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
December32°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December85mm average rain
December is wetter than Botswana's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.9 hours average sun
December is one of Botswana's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay and July to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December 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
December73 weather score
December scores below Botswana's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.