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When to go · Francistown

Francistown in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, fewer services).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 15°C (59°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Botswana overall
Prices
Low
Botswana overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Francistown

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, fewer services).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • FrancistownHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Botswana overall
Low
Prices · Botswana overall
Low

Botswana overall: Hot and wet; Makgadikgadi zebra migration. Some Delta camps close.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Francistown, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)

    May: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 2 (better)

    May: 5

  • Crowds

    Feb: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    May: 0

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (cooler, fewer services).

May: Inside Francistown's best window: May–Oct.

Francistown: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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