Central, Botswana
Makopo
Makopo is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,010 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now30°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:44
22.73° S, 26.99° EElevation 1,010 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.
Makopo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:2012 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 16:47Next 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 month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
79 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Makopo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 33%
Today24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct34°21°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct35°19°
Thu29 Oct31°19°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
Sun1 Nov35°22°
Mon2 Nov35°24°
When to go to Makopo
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 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 79 | 86 | 54 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 63 | 76 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Makopo
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 Makopo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makopo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makopo.
What is the hottest month in Makopo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Makopo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makopo?
January is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.