Central, Botswana
Gootau
Gootau is a locality in Central, Botswana, 973 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:49
22.73° S, 27.42° EElevation 973 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gootau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:1812 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:47Next 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 month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
76 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Gootau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 28%
Today23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct30°18°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Gootau
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 | 43 | 48 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 47 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 78 | 47 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 60 | 70 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Gootau
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 Gootau
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gootau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gootau.
What is the hottest month in Gootau?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Gootau?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gootau?
January is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.