Climate Insights for Kaokae
Central District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Kaokae is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 620 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 189 mm of rainfall. Kaokae 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Kaokae is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 24.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Kaokae 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: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.
Temperature
Kaokae sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 31°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Kaokae sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 87°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kaokae is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 620 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 189 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 189 mm less than February, 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.Kaokae is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.4 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 7.4 in less than February, 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.
Wind
Kaokae is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kaokae is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kaokae is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 3 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kaokae is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaokae 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaokae based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.