Monthly climate guide

Gaborone weather in August

August in Gaborone is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (47°F). The month usually brings about 0 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than July and 4°C cooler than September.

What stands out in August

Temperatures are climbing — September is around 4°C warmer.
August brings late winter to Gaborone — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
It's one of the drier months, with about 100% less rain than Gaborone's average.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 18°C.

It's usually the driest month of the year.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

8°C

47°F

Rainfall

0 mm

very dry

Humidity

33%

relative

Sky

12%

cloud · mostly sunny

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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 August

T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is August a good time to visit Gaborone?

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Other Botswana cities in August

Maun

30° / 12°C · 0 mm

Kasane

31° / 13°C · 0 mm

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Gaborone in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Gaborone?

August is a reasonable time for Gaborone: highs around 27°C and about 0 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Gaborone in August?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Gaborone in August?

Gaborone typically gets around 0 mm of rain in August — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.

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.