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Good Hope, Botswana

Ngwaketsi · Botswana

Good Hope is a small city in Ngwaketsi, Botswana with a population of 5,672. Elevation: 4,167 ft (1,270 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,672 Population 3/sq mi density
4,167 ft Elevation 1,270 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Good Hope

Goodhope is a village in the Goodhope District of Botswana. It serves as the administrative center for the Goodhope District Council.

People

Population5,672
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Population5,672
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates-25.4671°, 25.4392°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNgwaketsi
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (483 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Good Hope

Good Hope is a small city in Botswana (Ngwaketsi) with a population of 5,672. The city sits at an elevation of 4,167 feet (1,270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Good Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,167 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Botswana avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Area1,707.1 sq mi (4,421.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-25.4671°N, 25.4392°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Mar 2, 2024.

Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 146 km
Mar 2, 2024 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa M3.8 114 km
Jul 28, 1991 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa M3.6 136 km
Jun 8, 1990 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in

Good Hope has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Good Hope

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goodhope Senior Secondary School - - - -
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Clinics in Good Hope

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malokaganyane Health Post

Bus Stations in Good Hope

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Gas Stations in Good Hope

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Good Hope

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mmabatho International AirportMBDMedium Airport
Botsalano Airport-Small Airport
Goodhope Airport-Small Airport
Kanye Airport-Small Airport
Lichtenburg Airport-Small Airport
Lobatse Southeast Airport-Small Airport
Manyani Game Lodge Airport-Small Airport
Slurry Airport-Small Airport
Zeerust Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone

🇧🇼 About Botswana

Capital Gaborone
Population 2,254,126
Area 600,370 km²
GDP (USD) $19,411,266,967
GDP per capita $7,826
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 69.2 years
Internet users 81.4%
Urban population 67.0%
Currency BWP (Pula)
Languages English, Tswana
Calling code +267
TLD .bw
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Botswana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
Jul 1 Sir Seretse Khama Day Sir Seretse Khama Day
Jul 20 Presidents' Day Presidents' Day
Sep 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 1 Botswana Day holiday Botswana Day holiday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Hope

What is the population of Good Hope?

Good Hope has a population of 5,672 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,707.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Good Hope?

Good Hope enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

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