Climate - Kasane (Botswana)

The climate of Kasane is sub-tropical, tempered by altitude, with a hot, rainy season from November to March and a long dry season from April to October, within which there is a cool period from May to August. In the latter, at night the temperature can drop down to the freezing point. During the day, it can get very hot all year round, but especially from September to November, that is, before the rainy season.
The city is located in the extreme north of Botswana, 970 meters (3,200 feet) above sea level, along the course of the Zambezi River, and near the border with three other countries: Namibia (in the Caprivi Strip), Zimbabwe and Zambia.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F), that of the warmest month (October) is of 27.6 °C (81.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 625 millimeters (24.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (July, August, September) to 160 mm (6.3 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3255 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Kasane - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, in January 2000, it dropped to 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F). However, in January 2016, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in February 2007, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in February 2015, it reached 39.9 °C (103.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in March 1999, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in March 1992, it reached 38.1 °C (100.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, in April 2008, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in April 1996, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 20.3 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, in May 2007, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in May 2005, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in June 2011, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, in June 1992, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, in July 2003, it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 20.7 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, in August 2006, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in August 2001, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 330 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 31%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in September 2006, it dropped to 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, in September 1996, it reached 40.3 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In October, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, in October 2004, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in October 2003, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in November 2015, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in November 2016, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, in December 2018, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, in December 1994, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).