Gaborone
A capital built essentially from scratch at independence rather than inherited from a colonial one, a game reserve inside the city limits where giraffes and zebra graze a short drive from government buildings, and the calm, orderly jumping-off point for the Okavango Delta beyond.
The best time to visit Gaborone is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F). Local time there is 18:48 (UTC+2).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
May · high 76°F · rain 0.2in · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 78mm3.1in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| February | 30°C86°F | 61mm2.4in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| March | 30°C86°F | 15mm0.6in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 27°C81°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| May | 24°C76°F | 5mm0.2in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 2mm0.1in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C71°F | 1mm0.0in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 1mm0.0in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| September | 30°C86°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 32°C90°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| November | 32°C90°F | 45mm1.8in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| December | 31°C88°F | 92mm3.6in | 13.7h13.7h |
Good to know
- Currency
- BWP · Botswana pula
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Gaborone?
The best time to visit Gaborone is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (87°F).
How warm does Gaborone get?
Typical daytime highs in Gaborone are Mar–May 27°C (81°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (74°F), Sep–Nov 32°C (89°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (87°F).
Is Gaborone expensive?
On the ground, Gaborone is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Gaborone good for?
Gaborone is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace.