Does Gaborone have snow?
When can you find snow in Gaborone? Weather stations report no annual snow.
What is the coldest temperature in Botswana?
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (32.7°C). The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C). The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.7°C). The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.4°C).
Which season is windy in Botswana?
In winter, which lasts from April to September, there is frequent frost at night, and temperatures may fall to near freezing in some high-altitude areas during the day. Summer is heralded by a windy season, the winds carrying dust from the Kalahari, from about late August to early October.
Does it get cold in Botswana?
The climate in Botswana is semi-arid. During the dry winter months of April through early September, the days are warm, but the nights and early mornings can be very cold (sometimes even near or below freezing)!
How cold does it get at night in Botswana?
Winters (May to August) can be bitter in the south of Botswana, where frost occurs and instances of snowfall have been reported. Night-time temperatures here can reach freezing (0°C or 32°F), but day-time temperatures are at about 19°C (66°F).
Is it safe to live in Botswana?
Botswana is one of the safest countries in Africa and travelers might only encounter petty crime. Most tourism in Botswana is centered around Gaborone, Francistown and the tourist capital, Maun. The good news is Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, doesn’t experience high levels of crime.
What is South Africa like in January?
January sees the peak of South Africa’s summer season. This brings hot, humid temperatures and particularly heavy rainfall. These are usually torrential downpours in the afternoons so it is still possible to enjoy morning and evening safaris when the weather permits.