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Weather & Climate in Maun, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 64°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.9833°N, 23.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 5, 2023 | 100 km N of Maun, Botswana | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 40 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 139 km NNE of Maun, Botswana | M4.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in |
Maun has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in July to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").