Central, Botswana
Mathathane
Mathathane 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.
Now37°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:35
22.56° S, 27.66° EElevation 853 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mathathane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:1712 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:46Next 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 month9°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
83 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mathathane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 10%
Today22 Oct39°19°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct31°21°
Sun25 Oct34°18°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct29°20°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°23°
When to go to Mathathane
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 | 40 | 48 | 60 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 63 | 44 | 39 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 82 | 46 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 62 | 69 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Mathathane
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 Mathathane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mathathane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mathathane.
What is the hottest month in Mathathane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Mathathane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mathathane?
January is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.