Mookane
Botswana
Mookane is a village in Central District of Botswana. The village is located 150 km north-east of the capital city Gaborone, and it has primary and secondary schools, namely, Mookane Primary School and Mookane Community Junior Secondary School, and a health clinic. The following wards can be found in Mookane; Borotsi, Letswere, Mosanta and Tshipana. Mookane village is surrounded by the villages of Dibete, Mmaphashalala and Phala Road. The population was 3,283 in 2011 census.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are May–August.
January is the hottest month, with highs around 33°C (91°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 4°C (38°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 9 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 67% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 17%
- Wind
- 17 km/h E
- Gusts
- 36 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 2 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:33 / 18:21
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Mookane
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 | 33° | 32° | 31° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 33° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 8° | 4° | 4° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 88 | 75 | 52 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 31 | 55 | 71 |
| Rain days | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 9 | 8.7 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 11 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11.3 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Humidity (%) | 56 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 42 | 45 | 52 | 54 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Go score | 52 | 58 | 68 | 85 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 100 | 77 | 60 | 55 | 52 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Mookane, 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 | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Mookane: 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 Mookane
Nearest airports
- GBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone122 km
- MBDMmabatho International AirportMafeking260 km
- HLALanseria International AirportJohannesburg281 km
- PTGPolokwane International AirportPolokwane285 km
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown293 km
- JNBO.R. Tambo International AirportJohannesburg316 km
Distances
- Gaborone132 km 2 h 17
- Francistown293 km 5 h 05
- Mogoditshane132 km 2 h 17
- Maun531 km 9 h 12 · 1 h 20
- Molepolole143 km 2 h 28
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Hotels in Mookane
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Climate in Mookane
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mookane?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Mookane is May–August.
What is the weather like in Mookane in October?
In October, Mookane averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with 31 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Mookane?
January, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to Mookane?
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), about 122 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.
What time zone is Mookane in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Mookane?
About 2,397.