Winter temperatures in Botswana predicted

MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer | Wednesday May 26, 2010 00:00

This will be the coldest area across the country. Maximum temperatures will be 22.2 Degree Celsius in June and 22.1 Degree Celsius in July, which are also a bit chilly.

They also predict that generally, this winter season, minimum and maximum temperatures across the country will mostly be above average. However, the department warns that temperatures will occasionally drop to average or below average.  Jwaneng will also suffer the chill of the winter with minimum temperatures of 4.2 Degree Celsius in June and 3.9 Degree Celsius in July. Maximum temperatures in June will be 22.2 Degree Celsius and 22.1 Degree Celsius in July.

Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone, Ghanzi, Francistown, Mahalapye, Maun and Shakawe areas will have minimum temperatures of not more than 10 Degree Celsius in June and a maximum temperature of not more that 26 Degree Celsius.

In July, Gaborone, Ghanzi, Francistown, Sir Seretse Khama Airport and Mahalapye will have minimum temperatures of not more than 5 Degree Celsius, while Maun and Shakawe will be about 8 Degree Celsius.  Still in July, maximum temperatures for most areas is expected to be not more than 23  Degree Celsius except for Maun and Shakawe which will have a maximum of about 26  Degree Celsius.

However, Kasane will be warmer with the highest temperatures throughout the season, recording a minimum of 10 Degree Celsius in June and 9.4 Degree Celsius in July.  Maximum temperatures will be 26.2 Degree Celsius in June and 26.1 Degree Celsius in July.