Temperature anomalies by month in Botswana

Botswana: Temperature anomalies by month was -0.391 °C in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-0.391 °C
Change on year
up 57.4%
World rank
162nd
of 193 countries
All-time high
2.97 °C
in 1949
All-time low
-3.42 °C
in 1945
Years of data
87
1940–2026

Temperature anomalies by month in Botswana, 1940–2026

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Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in °C.

Analysis

In 2026, temperature anomalies by month in Botswana stood at -0.391 °C.

The figure is up 57.4% on the previous year and down 120.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temperature anomalies by month in Botswana peaked at 2.97 °C in 1949 and was at its lowest, -3.42 °C, in 1945.

Botswana ranks 162nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s -1.61 °C -3.42 °C 2.97 °C 10
1950s -0.8945 °C -2.48 °C 1.39 °C 10
1960s -0.2788 °C -2.28 °C 1.28 °C 10
1970s -1.13 °C -3.09 °C 2.21 °C 10
1980s 0.5818 °C -1.97 °C 1.71 °C 10
1990s -0.1619 °C -2.04 °C 2.64 °C 10
2000s -0.0517 °C -2.79 °C 2.07 °C 10
2010s 0.1566 °C -2.17 °C 1.91 °C 10
2020s -0.5289 °C -1.62 °C 0.4807 °C 7

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 159 Laos -0.3578 °C compare
  2. 160 Syria -0.3623 °C compare
  3. 161 Faroe Islands -0.3816 °C compare
  4. 163 Andorra -0.4109 °C compare
  5. 164 United Kingdom -0.4402 °C compare
  6. 165 Belize -0.5009 °C compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temperature anomalies by month in Botswana?
Temperature anomalies by month in Botswana was -0.391 °C in 2026, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest temperature anomalies by month recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 2.97 °C in 1949.
What is the lowest temperature anomalies by month recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was -3.42 °C in 1945.
How does Botswana rank for temperature anomalies by month?
Botswana ranks 162nd out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
Is temperature anomalies by month rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 120.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Temperature anomalies by month. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Temperature anomalies by month
Unit
°C
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 16,791 data points, 1940–2026
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific month's average surface temperature from the mean temperature of the same month during the period 1991-2020, measured in degrees Celsius.