Central District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central District, Botswana in January.

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Mahalapye Palapye Nata

Planning a getaway to Central District, Botswana this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Central District in January

Central District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. January in Central District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Mahalapye. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Central District, Botswana, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Palapye with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Nata with 121 mm (4.8 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Mahalapye.

Explore Central District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mahalapye)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July24°C (75°F) August27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Central District, Botswana?

Temperature range in Central District (January)

Precipitation variation in Central District (January)

Mahalapye

In January Mahalapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Mahalapye →

Palapye

In January Palapye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Palapye →

Nata

In January Nata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Nata →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central District, in Botswana.

In our records: Botswana January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Botswana in our climate database (1985 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Botswana reached 44°C (111°F) in Maun on January 7, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mahalapye 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Palapye 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Nata 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Central District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central District, Botswana in January?

Central District, Botswana typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mahalapye average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central District, Botswana in January?

Average temperatures in Central District, Botswana during January range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 32°C (90°F) in Mahalapye.

Does Central District, Botswana get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Central District, Botswana. Average rainfall in Mahalapye sits around 102 mm (4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Central District, Botswana?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Central District, Botswana due to the typically tolerable weather in Mahalapye.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Mahalapye. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central District.

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