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City Trips Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

August, May, July

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Avoid

January, February, March, October, November, December

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Weather

14°C – 26°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Good For

General Travel

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The best time to visit Gaborone for a city trip is August, May, July, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gaborone

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
47Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°86
February
52Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°88
March
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°49
April
75Good
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°36
May
95Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°12
June
92Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°3
July
93Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°1
August
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°3
September
89Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°11
October
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°31
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°60
December
51Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°87

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Gaborone

When is the best time to visit Gaborone for city trips?

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The best time to visit Gaborone for city trips is typically in August, May, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Gaborone?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Gaborone, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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Now you know the best time to visit Gaborone — here are the essential next steps to plan your trip.

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