Climate Insights for Mapiri

The climate in Mapiri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3021mm of precipitation falls per year. Mapiri receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mapiri is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Mapiri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Mapiri is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3021mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 252mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 438mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 71mm. That's 367mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Mapiri is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Mapiri, which began on March 20, 2026. Mapiri is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Mapiri is during June and July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mapiri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.