Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Gaborone, Botswana in January
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
94mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 94mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gaborone, Botswana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January33°C average high
January is one of Gaborone's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January94mm average rain
January is one of Gaborone's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.7 hours average sun
January sits close to Gaborone's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to October
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January72 weather score
January sits close to Gaborone's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
