Central, Botswana
Matshalwane
Matshalwane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,009 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:06
22.58° S, 26.72° EElevation 1,009 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matshalwane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2012 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:50Next 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 November
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
69 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Matshalwane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 15%
Today22 Oct38°20°
Fri23 Oct36°20°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct36°18°
Tue27 Oct38°20°
Wed28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to Matshalwane
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 | 43 | 48 | 61 | 78 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 64 | 47 | 43 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 82 | 47 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 62 | 69 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Matshalwane
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 Matshalwane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matshalwane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matshalwane.
What is the hottest month in Matshalwane?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Matshalwane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matshalwane?
December is the wettest month with about 69 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.