Gaborone
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Gaborone month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gaborone are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 7°C), and January the wettest (about 85 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0 | 20.2 | 85 | 11.5 |
| February | 30.4 | 20.1 | 81 | 10.8 |
| March | 29.7 | 18.2 | 26 | 10.8 |
| April | 26.8 | 14.9 | 40 | 9.9 |
| May | 24.0 | 10.3 | 7 | 10.3 |
| June | 21.6 | 7.2 | 3 | 10.1 |
| July | 21.7 | 6.5 | 2 | 10.4 |
| August | 26.0 | 9.8 | 1 | 10.7 |
| September | 30.1 | 14.1 | 1 | 11.2 |
| October | 31.7 | 16.9 | 22 | 11.2 |
| November | 32.0 | 18.7 | 43 | 11.4 |
| December | 31.4 | 19.8 | 83 | 11.3 |
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01 · OverviewGaborone, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Gaborone took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Gaborone
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Gaborone
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Gaborone
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Gaborone
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Gaborone
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Gaborone
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaborone
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01 · Q&AWhere is Gaborone located and what are its coordinates?
Gaborone is situated in Botswana at geographic coordinates -24.6545, 25.9086 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Gaborone?
Gaborone has a recorded population of approximately 246,325 and observes the Africa/Gaborone time zone (BWP).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Gaborone?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Gaborone include en-BW, tn-BW, and the circulating currency is BWP.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Gaborone?
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