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Gweta
Central, Botswana

Gweta

Gweta is a small town in Central, Botswana, 929 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,303 (2011). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now22°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population5,303
Local time06:10
20.18° S, 25.23° EElevation 929 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Gwetaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gweta at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in October

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

102 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Gweta

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct37°21°
Sun25 Oct37°22°
Mon26 Oct38°22°
Tue27 Oct38°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct37°22°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct36°23°
Sun1 Nov38°23°

When to go to Gweta

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score3842487090991009070564236
High31°31°31°29°27°24°24°27°32°34°33°32°
Low21°20°20°17°13°10°9°11°16°19°20°21°
Rain (mm)10289751434003234674
Wet days18161251000131018

What's on in Gweta

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Gweta

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Campsite Planet BaobabCamp sites
7.7 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Botswana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gweta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Getting to Gweta

Maun International AirportMUB
190 km
Victoria Falls International AirportVFA
240 km

Places with a climate like Gweta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gweta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gweta.
What is the hottest month in Gweta?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Gweta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gweta?
January is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.