Central, Botswana
Matapudza
Matapudza is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,111 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now33°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time10:28
20.90° S, 27.18° EElevation 1,111 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matapudza at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:1712 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:48Next 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 October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
86 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Matapudza
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 23%
Today23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct34°18°
Tue27 Oct36°20°1 mm
Wed28 Oct35°20°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct34°20°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
When to go to Matapudza
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 | 46 | 51 | 60 | 79 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 62 | 45 | 45 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 112 | 84 | 51 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 79 | 86 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 18 |
What's on in Matapudza
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 Matapudza
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matapudza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matapudza.
What is the hottest month in Matapudza?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Matapudza?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matapudza?
December is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.