Central, Botswana
Magotswane
Magotswane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 921 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:05
23.30° S, 26.97° EElevation 921 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Magotswane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:2112 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
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
78 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Magotswane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 11%
Today23 Oct37°21°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct35°19°
Mon26 Oct37°20°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
When to go to Magotswane
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 | 39 | 46 | 57 | 76 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 79 | 61 | 45 | 39 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 75 | 56 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 65 | 78 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Magotswane
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 Magotswane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Magotswane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Magotswane.
What is the hottest month in Magotswane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Magotswane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Magotswane?
December is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.