Climate Insights for Mochudi

, Kgatleng District, Botswana

Hottest
November
33°C peak
Coldest
July
7°C low
Wettest
December
81mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mochudi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 351mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 81mm of rainfall. Mochudi 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 7°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: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Mar Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Apr Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 15° May Max: 26° Average: 18° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 7° Jul Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Aug Max: 27° Average: 18° Min: 11° Sep Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 15° Oct Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 18° Nov Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20° Dec Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Mochudi 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 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 69mm Feb Precipitation: 70mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 23mm May Precipitation: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 3mm Oct Precipitation: 18mm Nov Precipitation: 44mm Dec Precipitation: 81mm
Precipitation

Mochudi is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 351mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 81mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 81mm less than December, 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 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Mochudi 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 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Mochudi, which began on March 20, 2026. Mochudi 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 220mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 7 to 27°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 26°
Mar 25°
Apr 21°
May 18°
Jun 15°
Jul 14°
Aug 18°
Sep 23°
Oct 26°
Nov 26°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit Mochudi is during March, April, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°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 Mochudi 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
18 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
32 °C
16 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
31 °C
15 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
7 °C
23 °C
14 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
31 °C
18 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
33 °C
20 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
33 °C
20 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
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