Climate Insights for McCarthy's Rust
Tsabong Sub-district, Kgalagadi District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in McCarthy's Rust is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 262 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 54 mm of rainfall. McCarthy's Rust 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 McCarthy's Rust is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 10.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.1 in of rainfall. McCarthy's Rust 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 McCarthy's Rust 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 29°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 McCarthy's Rust vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 95°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 29°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
McCarthy's Rust is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 262 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 54 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.McCarthy's Rust is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.1 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.1 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
McCarthy's Rust is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.McCarthy's Rust is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. 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 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit McCarthy's Rust 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 11 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 McCarthy's Rust 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 0.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°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 McCarthy's Rust 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 McCarthy's Rust 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.