Thamaga, Botswana experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 14°C (57°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 3.2°C (5.8°F) across the available records.
Thamaga, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Thamaga, 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
8.7/10
Best: March, April, May, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 28°C / 14°C
Feels Like 27°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 39 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 49%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Hottest Month
32°C
November
Avg Low18°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
7°C
July
Avg High21°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High21°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
October (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:01
Daylight 10.6h
Sunset 17:38
Live conditions—
Thamaga on the map · live conditions
Thamaga, Botswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Botswana
- City
- Thamaga
- Population
- 25.3K
- Coordinates
- -24.67°, 25.54°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 8°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: 31°C / 20°C . Feb: 30°C / 20°C . Mar: 29°C / 18°C . Apr: 26°C / 15°C . May: 24°C / 10°C . Jun: 21°C / 7°C . Jul: 21°C / 7°C . Aug: 26°C / 9°C . Sep: 30°C / 14°C . Oct: 32°C / 16°C . Nov: 32°C / 18°C . Dec: 31°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 80 mm. Feb: 113 mm. Mar: 37 mm. Apr: 48 mm. May: 6 mm. Jun: 3 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 1 mm. Oct: 30 mm. Nov: 50 mm. Dec: 94 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 57%. Feb: 62%. Mar: 59%. Apr: 61%. May: 52%. Jun: 49%. Jul: 43%. Aug: 35%. Sep: 31%. Oct: 36%. Nov: 47%. Dec: 56%.
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: 14 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: 11h. 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 9. 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 3.2°C (5.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 39 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 30°C | Nov · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 5°C | Jul · 7°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 365 mm | Feb · 113 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 best
Excellent June
Good July
Good August
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 11days (80 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 9.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 9days (113 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 26°C / 15°C | 26°C / 14°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 61% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 10°C | 22°C / 8°C | 1days (6 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 52% Moderate | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 21°C / 7°C | 18°C / 4°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 49% Moderate | 5.1 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 21°C / 7°C | 18°C / 3°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 43% Moderate | 5.3 High | Good | View Details |
| August | 26°C / 9°C | 22°C / 6°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 14°C | 28°C / 11°C | 1days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 32°C / 16°C | 30°C / 14°C | 4days (30 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 32°C / 18°C | 32°C / 17°C | 8days (50 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 47% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 31°C / 19°C | 32°C / 19°C | 12days (94 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Thamaga are March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Thamaga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Thamaga is November, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Thamaga is July, with average overnight lows of 7°C (44°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Thamaga is February, averaging 113mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Thamaga runs through December, January, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Thamaga.
Thamaga receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Thamaga.
The least favorable months to visit Thamaga are January, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider March, April, May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Thamaga is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Thamaga is 49%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Thamaga are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Thamaga 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 Thamaga is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Thamaga 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 Thamaga ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 27°C (81°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Thamaga. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Good.
For June in Thamaga, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (71°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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