SeasonMapBotswana in January
January is Botswana's 9th-best month (rank 9 of 12): its 3 destinations average 68/100, led by Gaborone at 78 — 31°C and 13 rainy days — while Kasane is cooler at 27°C and scores 60.
#9 of 12 months for Botswana · 3 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Botswana in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaborone | City | 31°C | 78 mm · 13 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 2 | Maun | National park | 33°C | 166 mm · 18 days | 65 tier C | — |
| 3 | Kasane | National park | 27°C | 251 mm · 23 days | 60 tier C | — |
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 January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.