Central, Botswana
Chiwelo
Chiwelo is a locality in Central, Botswana, 960 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:09
23.01° S, 27.21° EElevation 960 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chiwelo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1912 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:48Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in January
Coolest month9°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
76 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Chiwelo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 35%
Today23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct31°19°
Sun25 Oct34°18°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct36°23°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Chiwelo
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 41 | 49 | 59 | 78 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 81 | 63 | 46 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 78 | 53 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 61 | 76 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Chiwelo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Botswana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chiwelo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiwelo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiwelo.
What is the hottest month in Chiwelo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiwelo?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiwelo?
December is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.