Central, Botswana
Matobo
Matobo is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,127 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now30°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:33
20.56° S, 27.12° EElevation 1,127 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matobo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1712 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:49Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
94 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Matobo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 15%
Today22 Oct38°22°
Fri23 Oct37°23°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct34°20°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct35°25°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct35°20°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Matobo
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 | 53 | 59 | 77 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 96 | 77 | 60 | 44 | 45 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 119 | 80 | 56 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 76 | 94 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 18 |
What's on in Matobo
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 Matobo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matobo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matobo.
What is the hottest month in Matobo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Matobo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matobo?
December is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.