Botswana
Botswana in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Botswana in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Botswana in August?
- Gweta is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (89°F) in August; Kanye is the coolest at 24°C (75°F).
Warmest
31°
Gweta
Coolest
24°
Kanye
Driest
0 mm
Nata
Gweta is the warm end of Botswana in August (31°C (89°F)); Kanye the cool end (24°C (75°F)). On average it is 3 °C (6 °F) warmer than July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Gaborone, Francistown, and Ghanzi.
Best places in Botswana in August
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Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaborone | 26° | 8° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Francistown | 27° | 9° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Kanye | 24° | 6° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Mochudi | 27° | 8° | 2 mm | — | 100 |
| Mogapi | 27° | 10° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Mogoditshane | 26° | 8° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Molepolole | 26° | 7° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Serowe | 24° | 6° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Tlokweng | 26° | 8° | 3 mm | — | 100 |
| Tshabong | 27° | 7° | 3 mm | — | 97 |
| Ghanzi | 29° | 8° | 1 mm | — | 88 |
| Shakawe | 29° | 10° | 1 mm | — | 87 |
| Nata | 31° | 11° | 0 mm | — | 77 |
| Maun | 31° | 11° | 1 mm | — | 77 |
| Kasane | 31° | 13° | 0 mm | — | 75 |
| Gweta | 31° | 12° | 0 mm | — | 73 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Botswana in August?
Average daytime highs range from 24° in Kanye to 31° in Gweta.