October verdict

Botswana in October

Weather score85Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

33°C

Rain

21mm

Sun

9h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

85

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.

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.

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Compare Botswana with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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.