Central, Botswana
Maphaneng
Maphaneng is a locality in Central, Botswana, 853 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:56
22.70° S, 27.78° EElevation 853 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.
Maphaneng at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:1612 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:46Next 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
80 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Maphaneng
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 13%
Today22 Oct38°21°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct33°18°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct35°20°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Maphaneng
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 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 78 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 63 | 44 | 38 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 81 | 45 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 61 | 72 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Maphaneng
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 Maphaneng
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maphaneng?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maphaneng.
What is the hottest month in Maphaneng?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Maphaneng?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maphaneng?
January is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.