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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, September, October

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Weather

14°C – 26°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Botswana for a sun and beach holiday is April, September, October.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Botswana

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°90
February
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°77
March
95Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°53
April
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°32
May
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°5
June
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°1
July
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°0
August
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°1
September
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°6
October
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°22
November
98Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°46
December
91Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°62

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

Quick summary: visiting Botswana

When is the best time to visit Botswana for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Botswana for sun & beach is typically in April, September, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Botswana?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Botswana, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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