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Weather & Climate in Francistown, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francistown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,245 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,245 ft (989 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1700°N, 27.5078°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in |
Francistown has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in June to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").