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Sehithwa, Botswana

North-West · Botswana

Sehithwa is a small town in North-West, Botswana with a population of 1,614. Elevation: 3,054 ft (931 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,614 Population 5/sq mi density
3,054 ft Elevation 931 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
14.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Gaborone Timezone

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About Sehithwa

Sehithwa is a village in North-West District of Botswana. It is located in the southern part of the district, close to Lake Ngami. The population was 1,478 in 2001 census.

People

Population1,614
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain14.1 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Population1,614
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Coordinates-20.4667°, 22.7167°
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone
Country🇧🇼 Botswana
State / ProvinceNorth-West
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation14.1 inches (359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sehithwa

Sehithwa is a small town in Botswana (North-West) with a population of 1,614. The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet (931 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Gaborone.

Sehithwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Botswana avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,054 ft (931 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4667°N, 22.7167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.1"
63% below Botswana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Dec 2, 1991.

Dec 2, 1991 40 km NNE of Maun, Botswana M4.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
December 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in

Sehithwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in July to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sehithwa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sehithwa Primary School - - - -
Botlhatlogo Primary School - - - -
Ngami Secondary School - - - -
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Gas Stations in Sehithwa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Airports Near Sehithwa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maun International AirportMUBLarge Airport
Kgoro Pan Airport-Small Airport
Kiri-Waka Airstrip-Small Airport
Tsau Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
2
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Gaborone
Elevation
931 m (3,055 ft)

🇧🇼 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 Sehithwa

What is the population of Sehithwa?

Sehithwa has a population of 1,614 residents and is located in Botswana. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sehithwa?

Sehithwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches.

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