Central, Botswana
Makwa
Makwa is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,021 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:19
21.74° S, 26.64° EElevation 1,021 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2012 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:48Next 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 November
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
68 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Makwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 24 km/h · humidity 61%
Today24 Oct31°21°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct38°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct35°23°
Thu29 Oct34°20°
Fri30 Oct32°21°
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov38°20°
When to go to Makwa
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 | 59 | 78 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 98 | 80 | 64 | 47 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 70 | 42 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 56 | 68 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Makwa
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 Makwa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makwa.
What is the hottest month in Makwa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Makwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makwa?
December is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.