Botswana weather in October - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

October is one of the best months for a holiday in Botswana.
Daytime
33°
Night
23°
☀️ Day length
12 h 35 min
Chance of rain
5%
Thunder days
8%
Humid days
9%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARBotswana - October vs the year28°22°25°18°30°18°25°17°24°12°22°24°12°18°30°21°33°23°31°24°35°29°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)13142260411251217JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTDec (35°)COLDESTAug (18°)DRIESTMay (0%)WETTESTMar (22%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In October, Botswana averages about 33° during the day and 23° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 5% chance of rain.

Botswana weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 28℃22℃13%
February ★ 25℃18℃14%
March ★ 30℃18℃22%
April ★ 25℃17℃6%
May ★ 24℃12℃0%
June ★ 22℃9℃4%
July ★ 24℃12℃1%
August ★ 18℃8℃1%
September ★ 30℃21℃2%
October 33℃23℃5%
November ★ 31℃24℃12%
December ★ 35℃29℃17%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Botswana in October? Weather by city

PlaceDayNightChance of rain
Francistown 33℃17℃10%
Gaborone 32℃29℃0%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Botswana.

Botswana weather - other months

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