December Weather in Gaborone

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gaborone, Botswana, during December is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (78°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (98°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gaborone throughout December hovers around 64%.

16°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (78°F)

Average temperature

36°C (98°F)

Maximum temperature

64%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In December, Gaborone averages 105 mm (4.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 14 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 37 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 4 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.

105 mm (4.2 inches)

Precipitation

14 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 4 minutes

Sunshine hours

44%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In December, the UV Index in Gaborone reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 8 11 15 16 15 12 8 5 2 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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