Climate of Southern, Botswana
Area-weighted average across Southern. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Southern, a subdivision of Botswana, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 14°C / 57.2°F in July to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 73 mm / 2.9 in depending on the season (383 mm / 15.1 in total across the year). See the city 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 | 25.7°C78.3°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| February | 25.1°C77.2°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| March | 23.5°C74.3°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 20.5°C68.9°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 17.1°C62.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 14.1°C57.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 14°C57.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.6°C61.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.8°C69.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 23.8°C74.8°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.9°C76.8°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Southern?
The best months to visit Southern, Botswana for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Southern?
Southern, Botswana has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 14°C / 57.2°F in July to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 383 mm / 15.1 in, with the wettest month being January (73 mm / 2.9 in) and the driest July (1 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 Southern?
The hottest month in Southern is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Southern?
The coldest month in Southern is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 14°C / 57.2°F.
When does it rain most in Southern?
The wettest month in Southern is January, averaging about 73 mm / 2.9 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.