Kweneng, Botswana
Makotswane
Makotswane is a locality in Kweneng, Botswana, 1,048 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now22°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time02:51
24.02° S, 25.93° EElevation 1,048 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 16°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makotswane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2612 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:52Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in December
Coolest month6°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
66 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Makotswane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 56%
Today24 Oct33°19°
Sun25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct35°21°1 mm
Wed28 Oct35°19°
Thu29 Oct33°17°
Fri30 Oct33°22°
Sat31 Oct33°21°
Sun1 Nov38°24°
When to go to Makotswane
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 | 50 | 60 | 80 | 97 | 97 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 65 | 51 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 6° | 6° | 8° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 82 | 77 | 54 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 65 | 66 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
What's on in Makotswane
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 Makotswane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makotswane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makotswane.
What is the hottest month in Makotswane?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Makotswane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makotswane?
December is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.