Central District Weather & Climate: Botswana

Climate by month across Central District, Botswana, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Central District

When planning a visit to Central District in Botswana, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 23°C (73°F) in July up to 33°C (91°F) during the peak of October. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Mahalapye, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Central District, the months of May, June, July and August bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 24°C (75°F) and 27°C (81°F).

October, November and December are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, Central District sees significant variations throughout the year. January tends to be the wettest, receiving 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while August is much drier with just 1 mm (0.04 in). The driest conditions can be found during May, June, July, August and September, with rainfall staying below 7 mm (0.3 in).

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Mahalapye Palapye Nata
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Climate map of Central District

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Mahalapye 24°C (75°F) 33°C (91°F) 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 468 mm (18 in)
Palapye 24°C (75°F) 33°C (91°F) 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 406 mm (16 in)
Nata 24°C (75°F) 34°C (93°F) 12°C (54°F) 22°C (72°F) 475 mm (19 in)

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