Gaborone in October

April through September delivers perfect weather — sunny days around 25°C and cool nights that actually require a light jacket. This is peak safari season too, so combine your city time with Chobe or Central Kalahari visits. October and March get brutally hot (35°C+) but hotel prices drop by half. The summer rains from November to February turn the city green but make rural roads impassable — stick to urban exploring during these months. Here's the insider tip: visit during the President's Day weekend in July. The whole country celebrates with traditional dancing, local food stalls, and a festival atmosphere that shows Gaborone at its most vibrant. Just book accommodation early — it's the one time hotels actually fill up.