worldweather20°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–32°C
cooler than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Gaborone - 14-day forecast
Detailed weather forecast for Gaborone, Botswana: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Gaborone
today🌧️
20°💧 9.3 mm
Sun🌧️
18°💧 6 mm
Mon🌧️
18°💧 0.5 mm
Tue☁️
17°💧 1.2 mm
Wed☀️
22°night 21°
Thu☁️
24°night 21°
Fri🌤️
26°night 22°
Sat☀️
28°night 23°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Monday 7 Sept in Gaborone, the forecast high is 18°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 33°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 100% of similar days.
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–32°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
18°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
17°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
26°Ccooler than usual
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1989 (24°C) and the warmest was 2008 (34°C). The current forecast averages 21°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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Gaborone
Gaborone 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
24°
around 21° at night · days with rain: 4
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 28° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
32°
around 29° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Gaborone: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 24° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 32° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Gaborone
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️20°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️17°overcast clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️26°a few clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️29°a few clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️27°scattered clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
Sunday20 September 2026
🌤️22°scattered clouds
UV index in Gaborone - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Gaborone is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Air quality and smog in Gaborone
Air quality in Gaborone is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 25.8 µg/m³, PM10: 26.9 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone | 25.8 | 26.9 | good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 03:00).
Gaborone 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 - Gaborone weather
What is the weather like in Gaborone today?
Today it is about 20° during the day and 16° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Gaborone?
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.