Climate Insights for Maralaleng
Tsabong Sub-district, Kgalagadi District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Maralaleng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 299 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 61 mm of rainfall. Maralaleng 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: January, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Maralaleng is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 11.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Maralaleng 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: January, December, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Maralaleng vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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 Maralaleng vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°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
Maralaleng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 299 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 60 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.Maralaleng is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.4 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
Maralaleng is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Maralaleng is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. 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 8mph, 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 Maralaleng is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°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 Maralaleng is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 94°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 Maralaleng 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 Maralaleng 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.