Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Botswana in January
Weather score69Good
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 113mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
113mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 113mm, 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
January32°C average high
January 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
January113mm average rain
January is one of Botswana's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.9 hours average sun
January 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
January0°C average sea
January 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
January69 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsSeptember to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.