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Weather & Climate in Good Hope, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Area | 1,707.1 sq mi (4,421.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -25.4671°N, 25.4392°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Oct 22, 1995 | 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 53 km ENE of Zeerust, South Africa | M3.8 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Jul 28, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Maile, South Africa | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 1990 | 11 km SE of Ramotswa, Botswana | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").