When to go · Gaborone
Gaborone in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 104 °F (40 °C)); animals at the last water.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Botswana overall
- Prices
- High
- Botswana overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C (104 °F)); animals at the last water.Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 104 °F (40 °C)); animals at the last water.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- GaboroneHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 16.3 °C (61 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 61 °F (16.3 °C), rain on about 3 days
- South-east, Botswana · Gaborone, Tuli Blockfine
Most of the population; Tuli is a quiet dry-season reserve on the Limpopo.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Botswana overall
- Medium
- Prices · Botswana overall
- High
Botswana overall: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gaborone, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Apr: 28.4 °C (83 °F)83 °F (28.4 °C)
Night low
Oct: 16.3 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16.3 °C)
Apr: 13.5 °C (56 °F)56 °F (13.5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3 (better)
Apr: 4
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 0
October: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, mild)). Across Botswana: Hottest month (up to 40 °C); animals at the last water.
April: Inside Gaborone's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, mild).
Gaborone: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen