Central, Botswana
Gaithwa
Gaithwa is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,081 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:46
21.53° S, 26.58° EElevation 1,081 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gaithwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:2012 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:51Next 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 October
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
80 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Gaithwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct37°19°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct34°16°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct37°20°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to Gaithwa
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 | 44 | 50 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 64 | 48 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 92 | 80 | 50 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 65 | 80 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Gaithwa
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 Gaithwa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaithwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaithwa.
What is the hottest month in Gaithwa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaithwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaithwa?
December is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.