From: Charles Banda

May, June, July 2014 (MJJ) The Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) has concluded that during the months of May, June and July 2014; The northern parts of the country (Ngamiland, Chobe and northern parts of the Central Districts) are expected to experience largely normal with a tendency to below-normal temperatures.

Normal maximum and minimum temperatures for this region are 27°C and 9°C respectively. The eastern parts of the country (Northeast and southern parts of the Central Districts) are expected to experience largely normal with a tendency to above-normal temperatures. Normal maximum and minimum temperatures for this region are 24°C and 7°C respectively. The southern halve of the country (Kgalagadi, Ghanzi, Southern, Southeast Kgatleng and Kweneng) are also expected to experience largely normal with a tendency to above-normal temperatures. Normal maximum and minimum temperatures for this region are 23°C and 5°C respectively.

The Department has reviewed the state of the global climate systems and analyzed the temperature prospects for the period of May to July 2014. Subsequently, the temperature forecast for the upcoming winter season for Botswana was issued. The conclusions reached are based on the state of the Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) over the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans amongst others.

Note: DMS advises that the seasonal prediction is relevant only to seasonal time scale and relatively large areas. Nevertheless local and intra-seasonal variation may occur. This may result in cold spells from time to time. Users are therefore strongly advised to contact the DMS for further clarification, updates and additional guidance.

Department of Meteorological Services
P.O. Box 10100, Gaborone
Tel: 3612200
Corner Maaloso-Metsimothaba Road
Gaborone Village