Botswana in December

December is one of Botswana's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 3 destinations average 58/100, led by Gaborone at 74 — 34°C and 13 rainy days — while Maun trails at 49 with 114 mm of rain.

#11 of 12 months for Botswana · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Botswana in December

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1GaboroneCity34°C103 mm · 13 days74 tier B
2KasaneNational park35°C158 mm · 17 days52 tier D
3MaunNational park36°C114 mm · 14 days49 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means December is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

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