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Weather & Climate in Maapi, Botswana

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Maapi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,077 ft (938 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates-22.7579°N, 27.3500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 140 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 140 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Maapi has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 56°F in July to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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