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Weather & Climate in Mookane, Botswana

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

Mookane 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 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 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 Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area290.1 sq mi (751.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-23.6881°N, 26.6595°W
TimezoneAfrica/Gaborone

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Aug 12, 2017 55 km NNE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M4.9 96 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2002 62 km SW of Kalamare, Botswana M4.5 70 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1993 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana M4.3 22 km 33 km
Oct 22, 1995 25 km SE of Botlhapatlou, Botswana M3.9 114 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in

Mookane has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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