Southern District Weather in January

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

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Jwaneng Kanye

Planning a getaway to Southern 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 Southern District in January

Southern District, Botswana is a region in Botswana. January in Southern District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Jwaneng. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jwaneng with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Kanye with 89 mm (3.5 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Explore Southern District by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April28°C (82°F) May26°C (79°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) August26°C (79°F) September30°C (86°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southern District in January

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

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

Temperature range in Southern District (January)

Precipitation variation in Southern District (January)

Jwaneng

In January Jwaneng generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jwaneng →

Kanye

In January Kanye generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
288 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kanye →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Southern 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 Southern District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jwaneng 32°C (90°F) 20°C (68°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Kanye 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Southern District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Southern District, Botswana in January. The popular destination of Jwaneng averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Jwaneng peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in January, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Southern District, Botswana during January, with Jwaneng averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Southern District, Botswana due to the typically pleasant weather in Jwaneng.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Jwaneng. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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