Central, Botswana
Mahapswe
Mahapswe is a locality in Central, Botswana, 991 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:51
22.63° S, 26.82° EElevation 991 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mahapswe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2012 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:50Next 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 June
Wettest monthDecember
72 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mahapswe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 21%
Today22 Oct38°25°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct30°18°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct33°20°
Sat31 Oct33°21°
When to go to Mahapswe
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 | 60 | 78 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 64 | 46 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 75 | 85 | 49 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 63 | 72 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Mahapswe
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 Mahapswe
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mahapswe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mahapswe.
What is the hottest month in Mahapswe?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mahapswe?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mahapswe?
December is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.