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Weather & Climate in Palapye, Botswana
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palapye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 55°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 3,038 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,038 ft (926 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.5461°N, 27.1251°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Gaborone |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 22 km W of Mookane, Botswana | M4.3 | 146 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 (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in |
Palapye has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 55°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").