Francistown
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Francistown month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Francistown are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 23–26°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 9°C), and February the wettest (about 134 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 | 19.5 | 109 | 10.8 |
| February | 29.0 | 19.4 | 134 | 10.1 |
| March | 28.8 | 18.1 | 33 | 10.7 |
| April | 27.7 | 15.8 | 14 | 10.3 |
| May | 25.5 | 12.0 | 5 | 10.3 |
| June | 23.0 | 9.4 | 2 | 9.8 |
| July | 23.0 | 8.8 | 2 | 10.0 |
| August | 27.2 | 11.9 | 1 | 10.6 |
| September | 31.0 | 15.4 | 1 | 11.3 |
| October | 32.6 | 17.9 | 8 | 11.3 |
| November | 32.1 | 19.5 | 46 | 11.0 |
| December | 30.8 | 19.9 | 100 | 10.7 |
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01 · OverviewFrancistown, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Francistown took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Francistown
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Francistown
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Francistown
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Francistown
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Francistown
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Francistown
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Frequently Asked Questions about Francistown
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01 · Q&AWhere is Francistown located and what are its coordinates?
Francistown is situated in Botswana at geographic coordinates -21.1700, 27.5078 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Francistown?
Francistown has a recorded population of approximately 103,417 and observes the Africa/Gaborone time zone (BWP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Francistown?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Francistown include en-BW, tn-BW, and the circulating currency is BWP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Francistown?
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