The climate in Gaborone during December can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
December is in the summer in Gaborone and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
Average temperature | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
Rainy days | 10 days |
Sea temperature | 22.2°C 72°F |
Humidity | 62% |
Windspeed | 5.8kph 4 mph |
On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gaborone with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gaborone in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | January | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
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Driest month: | August | 2mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
Wettest month: | January | 94mm 3.7ins |