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Weather & Climate in Letlhakane, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Letlhakane has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,228 ft (984 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.4149°N, 25.5926°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 3, 2017 | 132 km WSW of Moijabana, Botswana | M6.5 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 92 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 140 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 137 km SSW of Letlhakane, Botswana | M4.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Nov 1, 2017 | 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 129 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.7 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 136 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.6 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 120 km W of Moijabana, Botswana | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Botswana | M4.0 | 138 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in |
Letlhakane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 62°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").