Gaborone Weather History
Botswana · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Gaborone sits 2744km from the equator, 983m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 42.7°C, set 2016-01-07, its record low -1.3°C, set 1978-06-20.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gaborone
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Gaborone?
The highest temperature in this record for Gaborone is 42.7°C, measured on 2016-01-07. That is a recorded daily value from Gaborone's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Gaborone?
The lowest temperature in this record for Gaborone is -1.3°C, measured on 1978-06-20. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Gaborone get a year?
Gaborone averages 487mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 69 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Gaborone?
On 1985-11-01, 83.9mm fell on Gaborone, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 17% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Gaborone get a year?
Gaborone averages 3949 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.8 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Gaborone?
Across the summer months Gaborone averages a daytime high near 30.9°C, while winter nights average 7.3°C. The seasons here are set from Gaborone's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Gaborone?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Gaborone is 45 km/h, on 2021-01-25. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
