Climate Insights for Keng
Southern District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Keng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 390 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Keng 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Keng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 15.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Keng 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Keng vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 13°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Keng vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 56°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Keng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 390 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 98 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.Keng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 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
Keng is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Keng is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Keng is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Keng is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 92°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 40°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 Keng 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 Keng 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.