Lobatse in January

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
12Rainy days (82 mm)
13:24 hDaylight
05:44Sunrise · 19:09 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

30° 19° J 29° 19° F 28° 17° M 26° 13° A 24° 9° M 21° 6° J 20° 5° J 24° 8° A 28° 13° S 30° 16° O 30° 17° N 30° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 30°C19°C82 mm 12– – 7.2
February 29°C19°C78 mm 10– – 7.6
March 28°C17°C61 mm 9– – 7.8
April 26°C13°C32 mm 5– – 8.5
May 24°C9°C15 mm 2– – 8.8
June 21°C6°C8 mm 1– – 8.8
July 20°C5°C2 mm 0– – 8.8
August 24°C8°C4 mm 1– – 9.0
September 28°C13°C11 mm 2– – 8.9
October 30°C16°C35 mm 6– – 8.1
November 30°C17°C63 mm 10– – 7.5
December 30°C18°C80 mm 12– – 7.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lobatse in January?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 19°C.

When is the best time to visit Lobatse?

The best months are August, September, May, June.