Climate Insights for Kopong

South East District, Botswana

Hottest
November
32°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
February
118mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kopong is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 449mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 118mm of rainfall. Kopong 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 6°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Apr Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jun Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jul Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 6° Aug Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 10° Sep Max: 31° Average: 22° Min: 15° Oct Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 18° Nov Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 19° Dec Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kopong vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 92mm Feb Precipitation: 118mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 35mm May Precipitation: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 25mm Nov Precipitation: 46mm Dec Precipitation: 88mm
Precipitation

Kopong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 449mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 118mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 117mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Kopong is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Kopong, which began on June 21, 2026. Kopong 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 November at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (1 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 32°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 297mm for the season, averaging 99mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 24°
Apr 21°
May 17°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 18°
Sep 22°
Oct 25°
Nov 26°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Kopong 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 17mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. 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 Kopong 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
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