Climate Insights for Lesoma
Chobe District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Lesoma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 724 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 221 mm of rainfall. Lesoma 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, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Lesoma is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 28.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Lesoma 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, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Lesoma vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Lesoma vary considerably across the year, with a 44°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Lesoma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 724 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 60 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 221 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 221 mm 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.Lesoma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 28.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 8.7 in 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.
Wind
Lesoma is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 February, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Lesoma 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 October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Lesoma is during March, April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Lesoma is during March, April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°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 Lesoma 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 Lesoma 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.