Mogapi
Botswana
Mogapi is a village in Central District of Botswana. The village is located 47 km south of Selebi-Phikwe and is less than 100 km from the border with South Africa. The population was 1,814 at the 2001 census.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are May–August.
November is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 7°C (44°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 9 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 42% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 29%
- Wind
- 4 km/h N
- Gusts
- 12 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:34 / 18:13
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Mogapi
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
| Average low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 7° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 81 | 65 | 45 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 52 | 69 |
| Rain days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9 | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 11.1 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 61 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 48 | 49 | 56 | 59 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Go score | 57 | 61 | 70 | 88 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 78 | 66 | 58 | 57 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Mogapi, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Mogapi: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
February
- Feb61
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Mogapi travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Mogapi lies in Central District, Botswana. By our climate data, the best time to visit is May–August. The warmest month is November, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
Read the travel guide on Wikivoyage (in Polish)
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Mogapi: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Botswanan Pula
BWP · P
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Meal, casual restaurantBWP 130≈ $9.50
- CappuccinoBWP 34.00≈ $2.50
- Beer (0.5 l)BWP 48.00≈ $3.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)BWP 15.00≈ $1.10
- Taxi, 5 kmBWP 89.00≈ $6.60
- Public transport ticketBWP 17.00≈ $1.30
- Mid-range hotel, per nightBWP 1,150≈ $86.00
Estimated from Botswana’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 39% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Mogapi
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown135 km
- PTGPolokwane International AirportPolokwane237 km
- FAPIPietersburg Municipal AirportPolokwane245 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo269 km
- GBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone316 km
- PHWHendrik Van Eck AirportPhalaborwa384 km
Distances
- Gaborone325 km 5 h 38
- Francistown133 km 2 h 18
- Mogoditshane326 km 5 h 39
- Maun527 km 9 h 08 · 1 h 20
- Molepolole333 km 5 h 46
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Hotels in Mogapi
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Mogapi
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Nearby places
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Mogapi
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mogapi?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Mogapi is May–August.
What is the weather like in Mogapi in October?
In October, Mogapi averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with 28 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Mogapi?
January, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to Mogapi?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 135 km away.
What power plugs are used in Botswana?
Plug types D, G, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswanan Pula (BWP).
Is Botswana safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Mogapi most crowded?
The busiest months are May–August.
When is Mogapi least crowded?
The quietest months are November–February.
When is the best time to visit Mogapi without the crowds?
April: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Mogapi in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Mogapi?
About 1,917.