Monthly climate guide

Gaborone weather in April

With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), April feels hot in Gaborone. Rainfall averages about 43 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than March and 2°C warmer than May.

What stands out in April

Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 14°C, so pack a layer.
Gaborone is usually about 3°C cooler than Maun, 580 km away, in April.
In Gaborone, April is mid-autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
With highs near 28°C, little rain and plenty of sun, it's proper beach and pool weather.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

43 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

55%

relative

Sky

38%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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Gaborone weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Gaborone
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	33°C / 92°F	19°C / 67°F	81 mm	52%	51%
February	33°C / 91°F	19°C / 66°F	75 mm	54%	52%
March	31°C / 88°F	17°C / 63°F	76 mm	54%	42%
April	28°C / 82°F	14°C / 57°F	43 mm	55%	38%
May	26°C / 78°F	10°C / 49°F	6 mm	46%	15%
June	23°C / 73°F	6°C / 43°F	4 mm	46%	9%
July	23°C / 73°F	6°C / 42°F	1 mm	42%	11%
August	27°C / 80°F	8°C / 47°F	0 mm	33%	12%
September	31°C / 88°F	12°C / 54°F	11 mm	30%	24%
October	33°C / 92°F	16°C / 60°F	31 mm	34%	34%
November	34°C / 93°F	18°C / 64°F	63 mm	41%	49%
December	33°C / 92°F	19°C / 66°F	92 mm	52%	60%

What to pack for April

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
A small travel umbrella, just in case
Sunglasses

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Is April a good time to visit Gaborone?

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Other Botswana cities in April

Maun

31° / 17°C · 29 mm

Kasane

30° / 16°C · 42 mm

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Gaborone in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Gaborone?

April is a reasonable time for Gaborone: highs around 28°C and about 43 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Gaborone in April?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Gaborone in April?

Gaborone typically gets around 43 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gaborone (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.