August weather forecast
Botswana

August in Botswana signifies the closing stages of winter and the dry season, with temperatures gradually starting to rise in preparation for the approaching spring. Daytime temperatures across the country vary between 12°C (53.6°F) and 27°C (80.6°F), and with the progression of the month, the chill of winter slowly begins to dissipate.

In Gaborone, the average high temperature climbs to 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures increase slightly to about 7°C (44.6°F). Maun, in the northern region, experiences average high temperatures of approximately 27°C (80.6°F), and nighttime lows around 8°C (46.4°F). This gradual warming, particularly during the day, makes outdoor activities quite agreeable.

Regarding precipitation, August maintains the trend set by preceding winter months, with the country receiving less than 5mm (0.2") of rainfall on average. The landscapes remain dry and barren, but the scarce permanent water sources continue to be a hub for wildlife activity.

As Botswana transitions from August into September, the weather continues to warm, signalling the arrival of spring. The landscapes remain dry, but the increase in temperature starts affecting wildlife patterns as animals prepare for the upcoming rainy season. Despite the arid conditions, August provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, especially in the northern parts of the country.

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• Gaborone - August »
  In Gaborone in August, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Heralding the last of the winter months, August in Gaborone signals a subtle shift in the weather pattern.
• Francistown - August »
  August in Francistown marks the gradual return of higher temperatures, ranging from 26.7°C (80.1°F) to 12.3°C (54.1°F), slowly wavering back towards the warmer climate. August is the only month when rain does not fall in Francistown.
• Molepolole - August »
  August is the only month when rain does not fall in Molepolole, Botswana. August is the only month when rain does not fall in Molepolole, Botswana.
• Maun - August »
  The shift into August in Maun, Botswana, is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from 25.3°C (77.5°F) in July to a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). On the last day of August, in Maun, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.
• Serowe - August »
  On the first day of August in Serowe, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:52. Serowe sees a major change from daytime highs, with the nighttime temperature dipping to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) on average during August.
• Kanye - August »
  On the first day of August in Kanye, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:54. August is the only month when rain does not fall in Kanye.
• Mahalapye - August »
  In Mahalapye, the onset of August comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from July's pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F) to a warm 25.4°C (77.7°F). Mahalapye documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) during August nights.
• Mochudi - August »
  On the first day of August in Mochudi sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:52. The only month without rainfall in Mochudi is August.
• Ramotswa - August »
  August is the only month when rain does not fall in Ramotswa, Botswana. On the first day of August in Ramotswa, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:52.
• Thamaga - August »
  The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thamaga, Botswana, during August are 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 10.2°C (50.4°F) respectively. The only month without rainfall in Thamaga, Botswana, is August.