July weather forecast
Gaborone, Botswana

July’s weather in Gaborone is characterized by dry, chilly days with an absolute minimum rainfall of 0mm (0"), asserting July as the driest month in Botswana’s capital. Despite this, the number of sunshine hours begins to increase, indicating the gradual return of longer days. The chill of the night slowly, but steadily, gives way to warmer days as winter comes to an end. The UV index remains at the year's low, signifying nominal exposure to harmful sunlight in contrast to summer's peak. Subsequently, August embraces the end of winter and the revitalization of the environment.

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in July, averaging 22.9°C (73.2°F) and a minimum average of 4.4°C (39.9°F).

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 0mm (0") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gaborone, the average length of the day in July is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of July in Gaborone, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:52 CAT.

Sunshine

July through September, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Gaborone.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during July translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.