Weather in Francistown - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Francistown, Botswana: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Francistown

today🌧️ 23°💧 0.1 mm

Sun🌧️ 29°💧 8.2 mm

Mon🌤️ 26°💧 2.3 mm

Tue☁️ 21°💧 0.7 mm

Wed☀️ 23°night 19°

Thu☀️ 25°night 20°

Fri☀️ 29°💧 0.6 mm

Sat🌤️ 31°night 25°

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Francistown, the forecast high is 23°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 34°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 97% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

23°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–34°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong

Sunday 6 Sept

29°Ccooler than usual

usually 28°C–34°C

cooler than 77% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong

Monday 7 Sept

26°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–34°C

cooler than 90% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

21°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–34°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

Wednesday 9 Sept

23°Cexceptionally cool

usually 28°C–34°C

cooler than 97% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

25°Cexceptionally cool

usually 29°C–34°C

cooler than 94% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Friday 11 Sept

29°Ccooler than usual

usually 29°C–34°C

cooler than 81% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 31°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (26°C) and the warmest was 1991 (35°C). The current forecast averages 25°C - lower than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Francistown

Francistown - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Francistown 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

27°

around 21° at night · days with rain: 4

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

31°

around 13° at night · rain chance 3%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

33°

around 17° at night · rain chance 10%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Francistown: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 27° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 33° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Francistown

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️23°light rain

sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:02 · night 16° · evening 21° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 49% · wind 13 m/s · clouds 81%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️29°heavy rain

sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:02 · night 20° · evening 25° · rain 8.16 mm · humidity 33% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 39%

Monday7 September 2026

🌤️26°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:02 · night 18° · evening 26° · rain 2.27 mm · humidity 39% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 28%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☁️21°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:02 · night 18° · evening 25° · rain 0.66 mm · humidity 53% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 87%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️23°clear sky

sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:03 · night 19° · evening 25° · humidity 42% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 15%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️25°clear sky

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:03 · night 20° · evening 28° · humidity 27% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 4%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:03 · night 23° · evening 31° · rain 0.59 mm · humidity 21% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 3%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌤️31°a few clouds

sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:03 · night 25° · evening 32° · humidity 17% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 13%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️29°clear sky

sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:04 · night 24° · evening 31° · humidity 27% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 2%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:04 · night 25° · evening 32° · humidity 23% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 42%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️30°clear sky

sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:04 · night 23° · evening 31° · humidity 17% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 1%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️31°clear sky

sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:04 · night 24° · evening 32° · humidity 12% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 5%

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️31°clear sky

sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:05 · night 25° · evening 35° · rain 1.34 mm · humidity 21% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 74%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:05 · night 22° · evening 31° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 20% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 49%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌧️22°light rain

sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:05 · night 17° · evening 25° · rain 1.25 mm · humidity 56% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 79%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌤️25°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:02 · sunset 18:05 · night 22° · evening 28° · humidity 47% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 36%

UV index in Francistown - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Francistown is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Francistown weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

Upcoming public holidays in Botswana: Independence Day — 30 September · Botswana Day holiday — 1 October · Christmas Day — 25 December.

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FAQ - Francistown weather

What is the weather like in Francistown today?

Today it is about 23° during the day and 16° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Francistown?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.