Botswana National Stadium
Gaborone, Botswana
Botswana National Stadium is a stadium located in Gaborone. It has a capacity of 22,000 and was opened in 1966. It is the 7th most looked-up sight in Botswana on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. June and July are the driest months, with very little rain and daily highs of 21 °C. During these months, lows reach between 6 °C and 7 °C. The hottest months are January, February, and December, with daily highs of 30 °C to 31 °C. January is the wettest month, with about 92 mm of rain over 13 days, followed by February with 84 mm of rain over 12 days. In April and May, daily highs range from 24 °C to 26 °C with low rainfall. October and November also see more rain, with about 39 mm to 74 mm falling.
The stadium is located 2 km from the capital, Gaborone. Travelers can reach the area via Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, which is 11 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is December, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is January, with about 92 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 84 | 63 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 39 | 74 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
