BOTSWANA WINTER OUTLOOK (MAY TO JULY 2020)
The Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) informs the public that during the period May to July 2020 largely normal temperatures with a tendency to below-normal are likely over the north of the country, whilst normal to above normal temperatures are expected over the south and east.
Accordingly:
β’ Temperatures over the northern parts of the country (Ngamiland, Chobe and northern parts of the Central Districts) are expected to be largely normal with a tendency to below. Normal maximum and minimum temperatures are 27.4Β°C and 9Β°C respectively.
β’ Temperatures over the eastern parts of the country (Northeast and southern parts of the Central Districts) are expected to be normal with a tendency to above. Normal maximum and minimum temperatures are 24Β°C and 7Β°C respectively.
β’ Temperatures over the southern and western parts of the country (Kgalagadi, Ghanzi, Southern, Southeast, Kgatleng and Kweneng) are also expected to be normal with a tendency to above. Normal maximum and minimum temperatures are 23.6Β°C and 5Β°C respectively.
β’ Below normal rainfall is expected countrywide (Normal rainfall for winter is about 2mm)
β’ The Department advices that cold spells will be experienced from time to time during this period and users are urged contact the Department for further guidance.
