Central, Botswana
Matsitama
Matsitama is a locality in Central, Botswana, 995 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time03:38
20.99° S, 26.58° EElevation 995 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matsitama at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:2012 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:47Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in October
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
80 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.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 88%
Today24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct36°18°
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct37°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct34°21°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct35°19°
Fri30 Oct34°21°
Sat31 Oct35°20°
Sun1 Nov38°22°0.5 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 | 41 | 47 | 53 | 73 | 95 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 75 | 59 | 43 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 31° | 33° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 100 | 74 | 49 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 66 | 80 |
| Wet days | 17 | 13 | 11 | 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 33°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 80 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.