The climate of Kgalagadi

The current climate in Kgalagadi features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kgalagadi, Botswana.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Kgalagadi in recent years was 44°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in July 2021.

Rainfall amount

On average, Kgalagadi receives 270 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Kgalagadi?

The best time to visit Kgalagadi for sunny weather is January through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kgalagadi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Kgalagadi

The climate table of Kgalagadi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp. max (°C)	35	34	33	29	27	23	23	26	31	34	35	36
Temp. min (°C)	22	22	19	15	10	6	6	8	13	17	19	21
Precipitation
Precipitation (mm)	48	53	40	29	5,8	4,4	1,4	2,6	2,2	7,3	26	50
UV Index	9	9	9	8	7	7	7	8	9	10	10	10

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Kgalagadi, Botswana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Kgalagadi

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Yearly Temperature in Kgalagadi

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kgalagadi, Botswana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Kgalagadi

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Kgalagadi

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kgalagadi, Botswana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Kgalagadi

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Average weather in Kgalagadi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kgalagadi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.