Mokolodi Nature Reserve

Weather & Climate

Mokolodi Operators

Expert

By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Botswana.

Climate Chart Mokolodi Nature Reserve – 1,020-1,306m / 3,346-4,285ft

Mokolodi Nature Reserve has a hot, semi-arid climate. During the Wet season (November to March), days are hot while nights are cool. In the Dry season (April to October), days are still warm but nights can be very cold. Rainfall is erratic, although it mostly occurs in the Wet season.

Dry Season –April to October

In general, winters have little to no rainfall, and the humidity is low. The days are pleasant and the nights are cold.

April & May – It is usually sunny and daytime temperatures average about 25°C/77°F. Nights are mild, with temperatures of about 14°C/57°F.
June, July & August – The average minimum temperature is 8°C/47°F, so nights and early mornings are chilly. The middle of the day is nice and clear, with agreeable temperatures of around 22°C/72°F.
September & October – A lovely time of year, with afternoon temperatures averaging 28°C/82°F and warmer mornings of around 17°C/63°F. Ideal conditions for wildlife viewing.

Wet Season –November to March

It gets very hot in summer, but the humidity is quite low, which makes it more tolerable. Although this is the Wet season, it seldom rains all day, but afternoon storms are common.

November – Afternoon rain becomes more common as summer progresses, clearing the hazy skies. Temperatures hover between 20°C/68°F in the morning and 30°C/86°F in the afternoon.
December, January & February – These are the wettest months, and it often rains in the afternoon or evening. The rain usually passes quite quickly though. Daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C/86°F.
March – A cooling trend develops, and the rains gradually disappear.