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9%
88%
Comfortable 9% Acceptable 88% Challenging 3%
Best spot: South-East District — 64
Typical conditions: 51
Cities: 14 Regions: 14 Updated: 14 Oct, 21:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 14 cities in Botswana by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 14 regions of Botswana by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Botswana by VanSky Regions of Botswana

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Kanye
Southern District
92
Molepolole
Kweneng District
89
Jwaneng
Jwaneng
89
Mogoditshane
Kweneng District
87
Gaborone
Gaborone
87
Tlokweng
South-East District
87
Ramotswa
South-East District
86
Serowe
Central District
74
Tshabong
Kgalagadi District
58
Palapye
Central District
58
Ghanzi
Ghanzi District
58
Francistown
City of Francistown
58
Mochudi
Kgatleng District
58
Maun
North-West District
45

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Molepolole 89
  2. 2 Kanye 92
  3. 3 Serowe 74
  4. 4 Ramotswa 86
  5. 5 Tshabong 58

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Maun 45
  2. 2 Mochudi 58
  3. 3 Francistown 58
  4. 4 Ghanzi 58
  5. 5 Tlokweng 87

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Botswana for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Botswana?
Weather data for all cities in Botswana is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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