Monthly climate guide

Gaborone weather in October

With highs near 33°C (92°F) and lows around 16°C (60°F), October feels very hot in Gaborone. Rainfall averages about 31 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C warmer than September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 18°C, so pack a layer.
October is Gaborone's third warmest month.
In Gaborone, October is mid-spring — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Gaborone is usually about 4°C cooler than Maun, 580 km away, in October.

Avg high

33°C

92°F

Avg low

16°C

60°F

Rainfall

31 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

34%

relative

Sky

34%

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 October

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
Sunglasses

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Is October a good time to visit Gaborone?

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Other Botswana cities in October

Maun

38° / 21°C · 13 mm

Kasane

37° / 21°C · 9 mm

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Gaborone in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Gaborone?

It can be, if you like heat: October highs in Gaborone are around 33°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Gaborone in October?

Average highs are about 33°C (92°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Gaborone in October?

Gaborone typically gets around 31 mm of rain in October — 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.