Climate Insights for Pandamatenga
Chobe District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Pandamatenga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 687 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 210 mm of rainfall. Pandamatenga 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Pandamatenga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 27 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. Pandamatenga 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Pandamatenga vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Pandamatenga vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Pandamatenga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 687 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 210 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 210 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.Pandamatenga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 8.3 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
Pandamatenga 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 February, with average winds dropping to 9km/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.Pandamatenga 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 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Pandamatenga is during March, April, May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Pandamatenga is during March, April, May, June, July and August, 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, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°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 Pandamatenga 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 Pandamatenga 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.