Gaborone weather in February

February in Gaborone: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gaborone🇧🇼 Botswana · Namibia & Botswana · City73
  1. 75Jan
  2. 73Feb
  3. 84Mar
  4. 89Apr
  5. 93May
  6. 90Jun
  7. 91Jul
  8. 91Aug
  9. 88Sep
  10. 82Oct
  11. 80Nov
  12. 74Dec

#12 of 12 months in Gaborone · #716 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Days
31°C
Nights
20°C
Wet days
11
Sun
10.2 h
Humidity
62%
Daylight
13 h
Gaborone, Botswana
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Traveller notes on Gaborone in February

Other months in Gaborone

Forum posters describe November days across Botswana as running quite hot, typically in the 30sC, with rain usually holding off until later in the month even though scattered earlier showers remain possible. Posters describing a November-into-December visit reported little rain overall, cool mornings and warm afternoons, with heat never once disrupting a game drive. Posters consistently rate November and December as offering lower rates alongside still-excellent wildlife viewing, since even a modest chance of rain hasn't scared off the animals - if the rains do start early, the bush greens up and temperatures ease slightly, timed with wildebeest and impala births. Posters generally rate November as hot but very manageable for a Botswana visit, with real value in the shoulder-season rates.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe May as a genuinely excellent shoulder-season month across Botswana generally - clear skies, comfortable daytime warmth, and almost no rain, sitting right at the start of the dry season. Posters are consistent that nights and early mornings turn noticeably cold despite the pleasant days, recommending a fleece, hat and gloves for anyone out early, with overnight lows commonly cited in the teens Celsius or cooler. Posters generally rate May as offering some of the best value of the year - fewer crowds and lower prices than the peak winter season just ahead, with the dry, clear conditions making it a comfortable month for exploring the wider region around Gaborone.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Gaborone climate normals — February

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low20°C / 67°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall125 mm / 4.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point16°C / 61°F
Sunshine10.2 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

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

Crowds in Gaborone in February

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Gaborone's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherGaborone's best weather comes in May, July and August — separate windows, not one continuous season.

February coincides with Summer flash floods.

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What's on in Gaborone in February

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Nature

    Summer birding season

    1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyBirdlife season

    Migrants from Europe and North Africa arrive with the rains and resident birds are in breeding plumage at Mokolodi, 10 km south. Parts of the reserve can close after heavy rain, so call ahead. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Summer flash floods

    1 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosures

    Intense summer storms can overwhelm the city's drainage; the February 2025 floods killed people in Gaborone and closed roads, bridges and schools. Never drive through flooded crossings. Source ↗

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Gaborone in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Gaborone?
February in Gaborone: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gaborone on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Gaborone in February?
In February, Gaborone averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 125.4 mm of rain over roughly 11.3 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gaborone in February?
Gaborone has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in February.