Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in July.

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Kang Ghanzi

Planning a getaway to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana this July 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 the Kalahari Desert in July

The Kalahari Desert, Botswana is a region in Botswana. July in the Kalahari Desert generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Ghanzi. On average, July is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Ghanzi.

For a closer look at conditions across the Kalahari Desert, Botswana, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

July is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.6 mm (0.02 in) in Ghanzi.

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. Ghanzi sees around 316 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Kalahari Desert by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kalahari Desert — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kang)

January33°C (91°F) February33°C (91°F) March32°C (90°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November34°C (93°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kalahari Desert in July

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

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 the Kalahari Desert

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

Temperature range in the Kalahari Desert (July)

Precipitation variation in the Kalahari Desert (July)

Ghanzi

In July Ghanzi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
316 hours
319 hours
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghanzi →

Kang

In July Kang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kang →

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

In our records: Botswana July extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Botswana dropped to -5°C (23°F) in Gaborone on July 9, 2014.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kalahari Desert in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kang 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Ghanzi 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

The Kalahari Desert weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in July?

Expect perfect weather across the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in July. The popular destination of Ghanzi averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in July?

Average temperatures in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana during July range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Ghanzi.

Does the Kalahari Desert, Botswana get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana during July, with Ghanzi averaging close to 0.6 mm (0.02 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana with overall perfect weather in Ghanzi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ghanzi. On the other hand, the weather in January, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kalahari Desert.

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