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Botlhapatlou Weather in February

Botlhapatlou in February

The short of it: Botlhapatlou in February averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 72 mm · daylight 12 h 56 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

February in Botlhapatlou brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 18°, with about 72 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 56 min in mid-February, 32 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Botlhapatlou runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Molepolole, 42 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Botlhapatlou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 56 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MolepololeKweneng42 km S32°18°69 mm
LentsweletauKweneng44 km SE33°19°77 mm
LetlhakengKweneng47 km W33°19°62 mm
Lenchwe Le TauKweneng54 km SE32°19°80 mm
BoatlanameOther59 km NE33°19°74 mm
KopongSouth-East65 km SE33°20°79 mm
MetsemotlhabaKweneng67 km SSE33°20°76 mm
RasesaKgatleng71 km ESE33°20°78 mm

The Almanac · Botlhapatlou Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Botlhapatlou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°19°74 mm10 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦
February32°18°72 mm10 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
March30°16°52 mm9 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
April28°13°25 mm8 km/h11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°8°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°5°4.0 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July23°4°1.0 mm9 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°7°1.0 mm11 km/h11 h 17 min✦✦✦✦✦
September31°12°6.0 mm13 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
October33°16°24 mm13 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
November32°18°60 mm12 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
December32°18°70 mm10 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Botlhapatlou in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Botlhapatlou in February?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Botlhapatlou?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Botlhapatlou in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 56 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 40 min in June to 13 h 37 min in December.

Does it snow in Botlhapatlou in February?

Hardly — February nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Botlhapatlou in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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