Moremi
Botswana
Moremi is a village in the Central District of Botswana, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Palapye. The village lies in a bend of the Lotsane River, a seasonal tributary of the Limpopo River. It lies just north of the dramatic Tswapong Hills.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are May–August.
December is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (89°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 5°C (41°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 9 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 25% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 27%
- Wind
- 4 km/h W
- Gusts
- 12 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 1%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:32 / 18:16
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Moremi
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° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 32° |
| Average low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 9° | 5° | 5° | 8° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 76 | 68 | 45 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 53 | 67 |
| Rain days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 11 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 57 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 53 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 45 | 52 | 55 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Go score | 58 | 63 | 73 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 83 | 67 | 60 | 57 |
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 Moremi, 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 | Fair | Fair | Good | 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.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Moremi: 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 Moremi
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown157 km
- PTGPolokwane International AirportPolokwane249 km
- FAPIPietersburg Municipal AirportPolokwane257 km
- GBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone270 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo309 km
- HLALanseria International AirportJohannesburg377 km
Distances
- Gaborone280 km 4 h 51
- Francistown156 km 2 h 42
- Mogoditshane280 km 4 h 51
- Maun507 km 8 h 48 · 1 h 18
- Molepolole285 km 4 h 57
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Hotels in Moremi
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Moremi
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Mogoditshane
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Mokopane
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Hammanskraal
Windhoek
Kwekwe
Climate in Moremi
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Moremi?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Moremi is May–August.
What is the weather like in Moremi in October?
In October, Moremi averages a high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 17°C (62°F), with 28 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Moremi?
January, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to Moremi?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 157 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 Moremi in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Moremi?
About 546.