Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in Makwata, Botswana

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

Makwata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates-23.2833°N, 27.3000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.19"
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 M4.5 121 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 99 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Makwata has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").

View full profile of Makwata, Botswana →