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Ghanzi in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, heat, mosquitoes).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 18°C (64°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Botswana overall
Prices
Low
Botswana overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ghanzi

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, heat, mosquitoes).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • GhanziHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Botswana overall
Low
Prices · Botswana overall
Low

Botswana overall: Green season: storms, babies, migratory birds; Kalahari and pans at their best.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ghanzi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

    May: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

    May: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (rain, heat, mosquitoes).

May: Inside Ghanzi's best window: May–Sep (dry, cool).

Ghanzi: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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