Ngwaketsi, Botswana
Lepena
Lepena is a locality in Ngwaketsi, Botswana, 1,077 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:56
24.53° S, 23.85° EElevation 1,077 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month35mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lepena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:46 · 18:3412 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:02Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in December
Coolest month6°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
74 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Lepena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 28%
Today22 Oct32°14°
Fri23 Oct34°16°
Sat24 Oct35°19°
Sun25 Oct35°20°
Mon26 Oct36°21°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct35°19°
Wed28 Oct37°21°
Thu29 Oct37°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct38°25°
Sat31 Oct37°27°
When to go to Lepena
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 37 | 42 | 53 | 74 | 96 | 97 | 99 | 99 | 83 | 63 | 50 | 37 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 30° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 32° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 6° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 69 | 48 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 49 | 61 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
What's on in Lepena
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Botswana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lepena
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lepena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lepena.
What is the hottest month in Lepena?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Lepena?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lepena?
January is the wettest month with about 74 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.