Moving to Montana from Botswana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Botswana to Montana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Botswana to Montana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Helena averages 58°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Botswana to Montana.
people moved from Botswana to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Montana compared to Botswana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Botswana performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Montana performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Montana performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Montana performs significantly better than Botswana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 40°/18°F (4°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 67°/41°F (19°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 81°/50°F (27°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 45°/22°F (7°/-6°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 33°/13°F (0.7°/-10.6°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 39°/17°F (3.7°/-8.4°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 48°/24°F (9.0°/-4.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 58°/32°F (14.3°/0.1°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 67°/41°F (19.5°/4.9°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 76°/49°F (24.3°/9.2°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 86°/54°F (29.8°/12.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 85°/52°F (29.2°/11.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 73°/43°F (22.6°/6.2°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 59°/33°F (14.8°/0.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 43°/22°F (6.2°/-5.6°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 32°/12°F (-0.2°/-11.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Montana?
From major Montana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Botswana and Montana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Montana compared to Botswana?
Botswana performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Montana compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Helena is 58°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Helena receives around 11.2 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Montana?
The official language in Montana is English. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
