Otse, Botswana experiences average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 3.1°C (5.6°F) across the available records.
Otse, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Otse, Botswana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: March, April, September, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 26°C / 13°C
Feels Like 24°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 39 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 49%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Avg Low14°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
5°C
July
Avg High19°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High19°C
Avg Low5°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
October (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:01
Daylight 10.6h
Sunset 17:37
Live conditions—
Otse on the map · live conditions
Otse, Botswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Botswana
- City
- Otse
- Population
- 7K
- Coordinates
- -25.02°, 25.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 4 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 18°C . Feb: 28°C / 18°C . Mar: 27°C / 16°C . Apr: 24°C / 13°C . May: 22°C / 9°C . Jun: 19°C / 5°C . Jul: 19°C / 5°C . Aug: 24°C / 8°C . Sep: 28°C / 12°C . Oct: 30°C / 14°C . Nov: 30°C / 16°C . Dec: 29°C / 18°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 89 mm. Feb: 112 mm. Mar: 37 mm. Apr: 45 mm. May: 7 mm. Jun: 4 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 29 mm. Nov: 47 mm. Dec: 97 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 58%. Apr: 60%. May: 52%. Jun: 49%. Jul: 43%. Aug: 35%. Sep: 31%. Oct: 36%. Nov: 46%. Dec: 55%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 3.1°C (5.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 40 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 28°C | Oct · 30°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 4°C | Jul · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 356 mm | Feb · 112 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 19 km/h | Oct · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Fair July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 9.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 10days (112 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 27°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 10.4h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 13°C | 23°C / 11°C | 6days (45 mm) Good | 9.7h Good | 60% Moderate | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 9°C | 20°C / 6°C | 1days (7 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 52% Moderate | 5.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June | 19°C / 5°C | 16°C / 2°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 49% Moderate | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 19°C / 5°C | 16°C / 1°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 43% Moderate | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 24°C / 8°C | 20°C / 4°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 12°C | 25°C / 8°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 30°C / 14°C | 28°C / 12°C | 4days (29 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 30°C / 16°C | 29°C / 15°C | 8days (47 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 18°C | 29°C / 17°C | 12days (97 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Otse are March, April, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Otse, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Otse is October, with average daytime highs of 30°C (85°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Otse is July, with average overnight lows of 5°C (40°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Otse is February, averaging 112mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Otse runs through December, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Otse.
Otse receives approximately 125 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Otse.
The least favorable months to visit Otse are June, July, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider March, April, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Otse is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Otse is 49%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Otse rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Otse are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Otse averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 29%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Otse is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Otse has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Otse ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Otse, with a climate score of 6.4/10. Consider visiting during March, April, September, October, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Otse, pack Warm evening layer, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 19°C (67°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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