The climate of Botswana, city by city

This page lists the 25 cities in Botswana for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+0.9 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Botswana?

The hottest city in Botswana is Maun, with an average annual temperature of 23.0 °C.

What is the coldest city in Botswana?

The coldest city in Botswana is Janeng, with an average annual temperature of 18.7 °C.

What is the wettest city in Botswana?

The wettest city in Botswana is Gaborone, with 534 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Botswana warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Botswana warmed by +0.9 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Central District7

City of Francistown1

Gaborone1

Ghanzi District1

Jwaneng1

Kgatleng District1

Kweneng District5

Lobatse1

Ngwaketsi District2

North-West District1

Selibe Phikwe1

South-East District3