March weather forecast
Botswana

March ushers in the transition from the hot, rainy summer towards the cooler autumn season in Botswana. Temperatures during March start to decrease slightly but remain relatively high, with average daytime temperatures ranging from 18°C (64.4°F) to 30°C (86°F). It's also not unusual for temperatures in certain regions to occasionally rise to 35°C (95°F), particularly in the early part of the month.

In terms of urban areas, both Gaborone and Maun see average high temperatures of approximately 30°C (86°F), while the nighttime lows drop to a comfortable 17°C (62.6°F) in Gaborone and 18°C (64.4°F) in Maun. This slight drop in temperatures compared to February makes for more comfortable conditions, particularly at night.

Regarding precipitation, March marks a significant reduction in rainfall compared to the peak wet months of January and February. Average rainfall for the country is about 50mm (1.97"), which continues to come primarily in the form of afternoon thunderstorms. As such, the landscape remains lush and vibrant throughout March.

As the country transitions from March into April, there is a noticeable change in weather patterns. Temperatures continue to cool down slightly, and rainfall further decreases as Botswana heads towards its dry winter season. Despite the changes, March's weather continues to support a rich variety of wildlife, making it an appealing month for nature enthusiasts.

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• Gaborone - March »
  The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. In Gaborone, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• Francistown - March »
  March in Francistown ushers in the transformation of the climate into drier conditions where the rainfall greatly diminishes from 62mm (2.44") in the previous month to 27mm (1.06"). On the first day of March in Francistown, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:37.
• Molepolole - March »
  On the first day of March in Molepolole, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:47. On the first day of March in Molepolole, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:47.
• Maun - March »
  In Maun during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Maun, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:52.
• Serowe - March »
  In Serowe in March, during 11 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Serowe, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kanye - March »
  In Kanye in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Kanye measures an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) in March, nearly consistent with the preceding month.
• Mahalapye - March »
  On the first day of March in Mahalapye, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:41. Mahalapye ushers in March with an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Mochudi - March »
  In Mochudi, Botswana, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Mochudi sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:44.
• Ramotswa - March »
  On the first day of March in Ramotswa sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:46. With March's advent, Ramotswa sees an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), subtly shifted from February's 30.9°C (87.6°F).
• Thamaga - March »
  On the last day of March, in Thamaga, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:17 CAT. In Thamaga, Botswana, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.