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Jwaneng
Jwaneng, Botswana

Jwaneng

Jwaneng is a small town in Botswana, 1,198 m above sea level. It has a population of about 18,784. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population18,784
Local time17:39
24.60° S, 24.73° EElevation 1,198 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Jwanengweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low30° / 15°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Jwaneng at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

87 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Jwaneng

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 16%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°16°
Fri23 Oct34°17°
Sat24 Oct33°19°
Sun25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct36°20°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct35°23°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct34°24°

When to go to Jwaneng

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434857809597999986685243
High31°30°29°26°23°20°20°24°28°30°30°31°
Low19°19°17°14°9°6°5°8°12°15°17°18°
Rain (mm)87815428126137396271
Wet days16131272110151115

What's on in Jwaneng

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

Nature around Jwaneng

Nature in Botswana

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Jwaneng

Eclipses and meteor showers

Jwaneng from above

Around Jwaneng1 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Jwaneng

Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBE
121 km
Mmabatho International AirportMBD
157 km

Places with a climate like Jwaneng

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jwaneng?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jwaneng.
What is the hottest month in Jwaneng?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Jwaneng?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jwaneng?
January is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.