Francistown weather
At 10:00 PM local time it was clear and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Sep. Francistown sits 989 m (3,245 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Francistown, City of Francistown, Botswana.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–SepOff season Nov–Feb
About Francistown weather
Is it raining in Francistown right now?
No. It’s clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Francistown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 35–40° and lows of 17–23°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Francistown lately?
In the past 7 days, Francistown had 1 rainy day and 5.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Francistown?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Francistown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Francistown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Francistown is Apr–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (74°F) in July to 34°C (93°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Francistown?
December is the wettest month, with about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Francistown?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Francistown have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 102 mm (4.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months