Barometric Pressure in Gaborone, Botswana 
1017.4 hPa
29.9 ℃
34%
3.29 m/s
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The average pressure in Gaborone, Botswana today is , which is considered normal. Pressure is trending steady.
Weather prediction: Changeable, mending
Rapid Pressure Changes
Rapid pressure changes detected in Gaborone, often a sign of approaching weather shifts. See the forecast chart or get pressure alerts.
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The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Gaborone is , with a low of and a high of .
Forecast
Hourly Pressure Trends
Track the barometric pressure in Gaborone hour by hour across the next 6 hourly readings.
Gaborone's weather is affected by its high altitude, with air pressure about 920 millibars, which is lower than at sea level. This means the air is thinner and lighter.
The city's location in a valley makes the air pressure even lower, as cold air sinks and gets trapped, making it harder for warm air to rise.
In summer, from October to April, the air pressure is lower due to hot temperatures, making it feel more humid. It's the rainy season, with most of the year's rainfall.
In winter, from May to September, the air pressure is slightly higher due to cooler temperatures, making it feel drier. It's the dry season, with very little rainfall.
Gaborone has a subtropical climate, characterized by high temperatures and low air pressure. This climate type makes the weather unstable, leading to sudden changes in weather patterns.
(167 km)