Climate Insights for Otse

South-East District, Botswana

Hottest
November
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
February
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Otse is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 482 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. Otse 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 6°C.The climate in Otse is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 19 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Otse 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°JunMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°JulMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°AugMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 9°SepMax: 30°Average: 21°Min: 14°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 74°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 62°FMin: 49°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Otse vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 13°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Otse vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 90mmFebPrecipitation: 114mmMarPrecipitation: 38mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmNovPrecipitation: 49mmDecPrecipitation: 98mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.6inFebPrecipitation: 4.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inNovPrecipitation: 1.9inDecPrecipitation: 3.9in
Precipitation

Otse is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 482 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 113 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.Otse is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4.4 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Otse is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Otse is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. 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 May, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°77°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar23°74°F
Apr20°68°F
May16°62°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep21°71°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Otse is during March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 34 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Otse is during March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Otse 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 Otse 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
26 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
9 °C49 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
22 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C56 °F
30 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
13 km/h8 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h7 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
31 °C88 °F
11 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in