worldweather19°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Botswana - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Botswana range from 17° to 23°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 4 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Botswana's cities today
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Botswana
today🌧️
19°💧 1 mm
Sun🌧️
19°💧 4.8 mm
Mon☁️
24°💧 0.4 mm
Tue☁️
17°💧 0.9 mm
Wed☀️
22°💧 0.2 mm
Thu🌤️
24°night 20°
Fri☀️
27°💧 0.6 mm
Sat☀️
29°night 24°
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.
Saturday 5 Sept in Botswana, the forecast high is 19°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 99% of similar days.
19°Cexceptionally cool
usually 27°C–33°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–33°C
cooler than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
17°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–33°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–34°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–34°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
27°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–34°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: lighter than usual
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 1981 (25°C) and the warmest was 1991 (34°C). The current forecast averages 22°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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Botswana
Botswana 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
24°
around 21° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
30°
around 21° at night · rain chance 2%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
33°
around 23° at night · rain chance 5%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Botswana: 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 30° in September, and about 33° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Botswana cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Francistown | 23℃ | 21℃ | 31℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Gaborone | 20℃ | 17℃ | 28℃ | 9.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Serowe | 17℃ | 15℃ | 29℃ | 0.7 mm |
| 🌧️ Palapye | 17℃ | 18℃ | 30℃ | 1.4 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Botswana
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️19°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Monday7 September 2026
☁️24°broken clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️17°overcast clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️22°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
🌤️24°a few clouds
Friday11 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️27°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️29°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️29°a few clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️28°clear sky
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️23°broken clouds
Air quality and smog in Botswana
| 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).
Botswana weather through the year
Botswana weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in Botswana - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Botswana: Botswana Day holiday (1 October, Thursday) - Thursday–Sunday if you take Friday off (4 days).
2026
30 SeptemberWednesday
Independence Day
1 OctoberThursday
Botswana Day holiday
long weekend + bridge day25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend26 DecemberSaturday
St. Stephen's Day
falls on a weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend6 MayThursday
Ascension Day
long weekend + bridge day1 JulyThursday
Sir Seretse Khama Day
long weekend + bridge day19 JulyMonday
Presidents' Day
long weekend30 SeptemberThursday
Independence Day
long weekend + bridge dayPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Botswana weather
What is the weather like in Botswana today?
Today it is about 19° during the day and 16° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Botswana?
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.