Outdoor activities Potential
Good
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
April, May, June
January, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
General Travel
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Gaborone?
The best time to visit Gaborone for hiking is April, May, June, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Gaborone, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Gaborone
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 36Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 86 |
February | 40Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 88 |
March | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 49 |
April | 76Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 36 |
May | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 12 |
June | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 3 |
July | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 1 |
August | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 3 |
September | 65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 21° | 11 |
October | 63Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 31 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 60 |
December | 40Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 87 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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