Central, Botswana
Matsitama
Matsitama is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,025 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 time12:19
21.03° S, 26.69° EElevation 1,025 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matsitama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:2312 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous77% · Moonrise 23:13Next 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 month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
83 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Matsitama
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 26%
Today30 Oct33°17°
Sat31 Oct35°18°
Sun1 Nov37°20°
Mon2 Nov38°23°
Tue3 Nov39°23°
Wed4 Nov38°24°
Thu5 Nov39°26°
Fri6 Nov39°27°
Sat7 Nov37°25°11.9 mm
When to go to Matsitama
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 | 42 | 50 | 57 | 75 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 95 | 76 | 61 | 44 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 100 | 78 | 50 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 69 | 83 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 17 |
What's on in Matsitama
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 Matsitama
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matsitama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matsitama.
What is the hottest month in Matsitama?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Matsitama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matsitama?
December is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.