Gaborone weather in December

Gaborone, Botswana
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December in Gaborone: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Gaborone · #238 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Gaborone climate normals — December

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 67°F
Rainfall113 mm / 4.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days12 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)36🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gaborone in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Gaborone?
December in Gaborone: hot, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gaborone on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Gaborone in December?
In December, Gaborone averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 113 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gaborone in December?
Gaborone has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.

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