When is the best time to go to Gaborone?

When is the best time to go to Gaborone? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Gaborone
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, September, October, November and December
  • Gaborone has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January and December


Annual weather in Gaborone

For full information about the climate and weather in Gaborone a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 76°F/90°F
4.2in
February 74°F/90°F
3in
March 72°F/88°F
2.2in
April 67°F/83°F
1.9in
May 59°F/77°F
0.3in
June 52°F/72°F
0.2in
July 50°F/70°F
0.1in
August 58°F/79°F
0in
September 65°F/88°F
0.2in
October 72°F/90°F
1.9in
November 74°F/92°F
3.3in
December 76°F/90°F
3.9in


Weather and climate in Gaborone

Gaborone enjoys a steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gaborone is 85°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 92°F in november). Annual rainfall is 20.9in, with a minimum of 0in in august and a maximum of 4.2in in january.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 72°F and it rains about 2.2in each month.
  • Between april and may the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 77°F°C and it rains in may about 0.3in.
  • From june to august the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 58°F and you can expect to have 0in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 90°F.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 3.9in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gaborone

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gaborone: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gaborone

Find out when Gaborone has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gaborone

  • Very low season in Gaborone
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and April.
  • Low season in Gaborone
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May and June.
  • High season in Gaborone
    The number of visitors to Gaborone is high in: July and November.
  • Peak season in Gaborone
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gaborone is during: August, September, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Gaborone month by month



Best time for low prices in Gaborone

Average prices of hotels in Gaborone month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gaborone. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Gaborone

A return flight between London and Gaborone is generally cheaper if you go in march ($ 990 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 352 more for your airline ticket to Gaborone if you go in august.

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