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Central, Botswana

Machaneng

Machaneng is a village in Central, Botswana, 844 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,139. 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
Population2,139
Local time12:30
23.19° S, 27.49° EElevation 844 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Machanengweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Machaneng at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in January

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

70 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Machaneng

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 12%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct35°19°
Mon26 Oct37°20°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct34°23°

When to go to Machaneng

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score374455749698999778604337
High32°32°30°28°25°22°22°26°30°31°32°32°
Low21°21°20°16°12°9°8°11°15°18°19°21°
Rain (mm)7370462143215275970
Wet days15121061100161216

What's on in Machaneng

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 Machaneng

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machaneng?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machaneng.
What is the hottest month in Machaneng?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Machaneng?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machaneng?
December is the wettest month with about 70 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.