Good Time to Visit
Weather
Rainy season October to April, and this is the hottest time of year. Drier and cooler weather from May to September, with an average temperature of 25°C . This is the best time to visit, as the days are generally pleasant and the wildlife never wanders far from water sources.
Visitors are recommended to bring loose, natural fabrics, with wet-weather gear and warmer clothes according to the season and area visiting.
Festivals
Events in Botswana include the Maitisong Festival in April, which is a performing arts festival in Gaborone with theatre, music and dance.
Public Holidays
The following public holidays are celebrated in Botswana:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day (Ngwaga o mosha) |
| 2 January | Public Holiday |
| March/April (variable) | Good Friday |
| March/April (variable) | Easter Monday |
| May/June (variable) | Ascension Day |
| 1 May | Labour Day |
| 1 July | Sir Seretse Khama Day |
| July (3rd Monday and Tuesday) | President's Day |
| 30 September | Independence Day (Boipuso) |
| 25 December | Christmas |
| 26 and 27 December | Boxing Day |
