The Kalahari Desert, Botswana, a region in Botswana, typically experiences very warm weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Ghanzi.
To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Kalahari Desert, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kalahari Desert - and find the best time to visit. See also: the Kalahari Desert weather by month.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Kalahari Desert.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Average daytime highs in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana during January reach about 33°C (91°F) in Ghanzi.
Ghanzi sees nighttime lows close to 21°C (70°F) in January.
Ghanzi enjoys close to 295 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
We have much more information about the climate in the Kalahari Desert.
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