February weather forecast
Botswana

In February, Botswana continues to experience its summer, and the conditions largely mirror those of the preceding month, January. Temperatures remain high, with an average range between 19°C (66.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F) across the country. Extreme temperature spikes are less common than in January, but the occasional heatwave can still push temperatures close to 38°C (100.4°F).

In Gaborone, the average high temperature stays around 30°C (86°F), while nighttime lows hover around 18°C (64.4°F). The northern city of Maun, meanwhile, experiences slightly warmer conditions with daytime temperatures peaking at about 32°C (89.6°F) and nighttime lows averaging 19°C (66.2°F).

Rainfall during February tends to decrease slightly compared to January, although the month still receives a substantial amount of rain. February is generally the second wettest month of the year, with an average rainfall of 80mm (3.15"). Rain showers, usually taking the form of late afternoon thunderstorms, continue to refresh the landscape and moderate the high temperatures.

As the month progresses, the transition from the peak rainy season to the less rainy period becomes evident. In comparison to March, February is generally hotter and wetter. Regardless, the lush landscapes and the high diversity of animals make February an attractive time for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

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• Gaborone - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Gaborone are February through April and December, with an average of 8h of sunshine. On the first day of February in Gaborone, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:06.
• Francistown - February »
  The town of Francistown begins February with weather not too different from January's conditions, though the average temperatures slightly lower than the previous month, varying from a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) to a low of 19.3°C (66.7°F). In February, the average relative humidity in Francistown is 62%.
• Molepolole - February »
  February is the most humid month in Molepolole with an average relative humidity of 56%. The most humid month in Molepolole is February, with an average relative humidity of 56%.
• Maun - February »
  The typical maximum wind speed observed in Maun, Botswana in the month of February measures up to 10.1km/h (6.3mph). In Maun, during February, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.
• Serowe - February »
  February is the most humid month in Serowe with an average relative humidity of 59%. In Serowe during February, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.
• Kanye - February »
  February in Kanye marks a subtle decrease in temperature from the previous month and fewer rainy days as well. On the first day of February in Kanye, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 19:09.
• Mahalapye - February »
  February is the most humid month in Mahalapye, with an average relative humidity of 59%. As the last of the intense summer months, February sees a drop in temperature from January in Mahalapye, which signals the impending arrival of autumn.
• Mochudi - February »
  February is the most humid month in Mochudi, with an average relative humidity of 56%. In Mochudi, in February, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ramotswa - February »
  On the first day of February in Ramotswa sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 19:06. In Ramotswa, Botswana, in February, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.
• Thamaga - February »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F). In Thamaga, Botswana, the average relative humidity in February is 56%.