Climate of North-West, Botswana
Area-weighted average across North-West. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North-West, a subdivision of Botswana, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 17.3°C / 63.1°F in July to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in October, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 114 mm / 4.5 in depending on the season (445 mm / 17.5 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C78.8°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.7°C78.3°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 23.4°C74.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 20.3°C68.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.5°C63.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.3°C63.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.3°C68.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 27.5°C81.5°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 82 mm3.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North-West?
The best months to visit North-West, Botswana for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of North-West?
North-West, Botswana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.3°C / 63.1°F in July to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 445 mm / 17.5 in, with the wettest month being January (114 mm / 4.5 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North-West?
The hottest month in North-West is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
What is the coldest month in North-West?
The coldest month in North-West is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 17.3°C / 63.1°F.
When does it rain most in North-West?
The wettest month in North-West is January, averaging about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in.