Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert Weather in June

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

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Kang Ghanzi

Planning a journey to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana this June and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Kalahari Desert in June

The Kalahari Desert, Botswana is a region in Botswana. June 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Kalahari Desert, Botswana, check out the map below.

Precipitation

June is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2 mm (0.1 in) in Ghanzi.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Ghanzi enjoys about 306 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July23°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 June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

Temperature range in the Kalahari Desert (June)

Precipitation variation in the Kalahari Desert (June)

Ghanzi

In June 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.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
306 hours
316 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ghanzi →

Kang

In June Kang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana.

In our records: Botswana June extremes

Notable June 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 coldest June daytime high in Botswana was 10°C (50°F) in Mahalapye on June 3, 2002.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kang 24°C (75°F) 6°C (43°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Ghanzi 25°C (77°F) 7°C (45°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

The Kalahari Desert weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

June in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana brings perfect weather. In Ghanzi, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Ghanzi peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in June, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

June is on the drier side in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. Ghanzi averages only about 2 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider June to be one of the best times to travel to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. Typically, the climate in Ghanzi is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Ghanzi. The weather in January, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Botswana? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Botswana.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

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