Driest Cities in Botswana

Top 63 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Botswana

1 Otse 09 9.5"

2 Ramotswa Station/Taung 09 9.5"

3 Lotlhakane 10 9.5"

4 Kanye 10 9.5"

5 Lobatse 16 9.5"

6 Mosopa 10 9.5"

7 Metsemotlhaba 06 9.7"

8 Oodi 09 9.7"

9 Kopong 09 9.7"

10 Gabane 06 9.7"

11 Rasesa 05 9.7"

12 Mmopone 06 9.7"

13 Bokaa 05 9.7"

14 Mochudi 05 9.7"

15 Tlokweng 09 9.7"

16 Mogoditshane 06 9.7"

17 Gaborone 14 9.7"

18 Orapa 01 12.1"

19 Tshabong 04 12.2"

20 Letlhakane 01 12.5"

21 Charles Hill 03 13.5"

22 Hukuntsi 04 13.6"

23 Kang 04 13.6"

24 Bobonong 01 14.0"

25 Sese 10 14.2"

26 Jwaneng 15 14.2"

27 Tsetsebjwe 01 14.3"

28 Mmadinare 01 14.6"

29 Selebi-Phikwe 17 14.7"

30 Ghanzi 03 14.8"

31 Letlhakeng 06 14.8"

32 Lerala 01 14.9"

33 Gweta 01 14.9"

34 Sefophe 01 15.0"

35 Nata 01 15.4"

36 Palapye 01 15.8"

37 Tonota 01 16.0"

38 Sefhare 01 16.0"

39 Gumare 11 16.4"

40 Maun 11 16.5"

41 Serowe 01 16.5"

42 Shoshong 01 16.6"

43 Molepolole 06 16.7"

44 Mmankgodi 06 16.8"

45 Thamaga 06 16.8"

46 Mahalapye 01 16.9"

47 Tati Siding 08 17.4"

48 Kumakwane 06 17.5"

49 Mmathete 10 17.6"

50 Lentsweletau 06 17.6"

51 Tutume 01 18.4"

52 Ramotswa 09 18.5"

53 Masunga 08 18.9"

54 Good Hope 10 19.0"

55 Mathangwane 01 19.3"

56 Shashe Mooke 01 19.3"

57 Borolong 01 19.3"

58 Chadibe 01 19.3"

59 Francistown 13 19.3"

60 Shakawe 11 19.4"

61 Maitengwe 08 19.5"

62 Janeng 09 19.9"

63 Kasane 12 23.6"

The driest cities in Botswana receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Otse receives just 9.5 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Otse gets just 9.5" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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