Central, Botswana
Maipaafela
Maipaafela is a locality in Central, Botswana, 854 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time03:08
22.61° S, 27.76° EElevation 854 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Maipaafela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:29 · 18:1812 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:48Next 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 month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
81 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Maipaafela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 54%
Today26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct31°19°
Fri30 Oct32°19°
Sat31 Oct32°20°
Sun1 Nov35°22°
Mon2 Nov35°22°
Tue3 Nov35°24°
When to go to Maipaafela
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 | 47 | 60 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 63 | 44 | 38 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 80 | 45 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 60 | 70 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Maipaafela
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 Maipaafela
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maipaafela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maipaafela.
What is the hottest month in Maipaafela?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Maipaafela?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maipaafela?
January is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.