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Mookane, Botswana

Central · Botswana

Mookane is a small town in Central, Botswana with a population of 2,397. Elevation: 3,140 ft (957 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,397 Population 8/sq mi density
3,140 ft Elevation 957 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Mookane

Mookane is a village in Central District of Botswana. The village is located 150 km north-east of the capital city Gaborone, and it has primary and secondary schools, namely, Mookane Primary School and Mookane Community Junior Secondary School, and a health clinic. The following wards can be found in Mookane; Borotsi, Letswere, Mosanta and Tshipana. Mookane village is surrounded by the villages of Dibete, Mmaphashalala and Phala Road. The population was 3,283 in 2011 census.

People

Population2,397
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Population2,397
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Coordinates-23.6881°, 26.6595°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceCentral
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (439 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mookane

Mookane is a small town in Botswana (Central) with a population of 2,397. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet (957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Mookane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Botswana avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area290.1 sq mi (751.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-23.6881°N, 26.6595°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
55% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 12, 2017.

Aug 12, 2017 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M4.9 96 km
Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 70 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 22 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Mookane has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Monuments in Mookane

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tropic of Capricorn

Airports Near Mookane

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matsieng Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thaba Tholo 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 Mookane

What is the population of Mookane?

Mookane has a population of 2,397 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 290.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mookane?

Mookane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

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