January weather forecast
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Weather in January

January is in the midst of Botswana's summer and falls within the rainy season, which spans from December to March. During this month, the country experiences some of its highest temperatures and most substantial rainfall. Average temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), but in certain regions, the mercury can occasionally climb to nearly 40°C (104°F).

Maun, a city in northern Botswana and the gateway to the Okavango Delta, experiences an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) in January. Similarly, in the capital city Gaborone, located in the southeast, temperatures tend to hover around 31°C (87.8°F) during the day but can peak at 35°C (95°F). At night, temperatures in both cities rarely drop below 18°C (64.4°F).

As for precipitation, January is typically the wettest month of the year for Botswana, with an average rainfall of approximately 100mm (3.94"). This precipitation primarily occurs in the form of afternoon thunderstorms, which can be heavy but are usually brief. The rain often brings relief from the day's heat, and the landscapes become lush and vibrant. However, it's worth noting that the heavy rains can make some roads impassable, particularly in the northern national parks.

In comparison to December, January is slightly hotter and wetter. As the country moves from January into February, temperatures remain relatively constant, while rainfall begins to gradually decrease. Despite the heat and rain, the abundance of new life and the verdant landscapes make January a fascinating time to experience Botswana's wild side.

  • Gaborone - January »
    Weather conditions in Gaborone, Botswana during January are typically characterized by high temperatures with a high of up to 32.7°C (90.9°F) and moderate rainfall. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Gaborone, Botswana.
  • Francistown - January »
    On the last day of January, in Francistown sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:55 CAT. In Francistown in January, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Molepolole - January »
    As Molepolole steps into January, the average high-temperature holds at a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. The average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
  • Maun - January »
    The month with the most rainfall in Maun, Botswana, is January, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Maun is January, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.
  • Serowe - January »
    On the last day of January, in Serowe sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:00 CAT. January, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Serowe, Botswana.
  • Kanye - January »
    On the first day of January in Kanye sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:11. January in Kanye, Botswana brings temperatures reaching up to 31.3°C (88.3°F), making it one of the hottest months of the year.
  • Mahalapye - January »
    In the heart of summer, Mahalapye experiences a high amount of daytime sunshine, with heat from the sun reaching its peak in January. The months with the highest UV index in Mahalapye are January, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
  • Mochudi - January »
    January marks a significant time of year in Mochudi where temperatures peak at 31.3°C (88.3°F). In Mochudi, in January, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.
  • Ramotswa - January »
    In Ramotswa in January, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).
  • Thamaga - January »
    The month with the most rainfall in Thamaga is January, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Thamaga is January, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.
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