Central, Botswana
Mafoko
Mafoko is a locality in Central, Botswana, 950 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:03
22.71° S, 27.49° EElevation 950 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mafoko at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1712 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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
79 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mafoko
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 13%
Today22 Oct37°22°
Fri23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct33°18°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct35°20°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Mafoko
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 | 42 | 48 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 63 | 46 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 81 | 48 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 62 | 71 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Mafoko
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 Mafoko
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mafoko?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mafoko.
What is the hottest month in Mafoko?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mafoko?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mafoko?
January is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.