Central, Botswana
Mapapane
Mapapane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 954 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
22.73° S, 27.34° EElevation 954 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapapane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1812 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:48Next 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 January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
72 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mapapane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 9%
Today22 Oct37°20°
Fri23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct31°19°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct30°22°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct35°25°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Mapapane
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 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 63 | 46 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 75 | 47 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 57 | 68 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Mapapane
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 Mapapane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapapane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapapane.
What is the hottest month in Mapapane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapapane?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapapane?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.