Climate Insights for Malwelwe
Kweneng District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Malwelwe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 399 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 107 mm of rainfall. Malwelwe 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 5°C.The climate in Malwelwe is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 15.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.2 in of rainfall. Malwelwe 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 41°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Malwelwe vary considerably across the year, with a 27°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 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Malwelwe vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°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
Malwelwe is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 107 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 106 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.Malwelwe is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4.2 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
Malwelwe 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 October, 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.Malwelwe 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 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 Malwelwe 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 16 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°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 Malwelwe 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 0.6 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Malwelwe 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 Malwelwe 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.