Central, Botswana
Mmaphiri
Mmaphiri is a locality in Central, Botswana, 904 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:57
22.77° S, 27.61° EElevation 904 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mmaphiri at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:1812 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:45Next 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
72 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Mmaphiri
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 53%
Today24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct33°18°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct34°21°1 mm
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct31°19°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct33°20°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
Mon2 Nov35°24°
When to go to Mmaphiri
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 | 48 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 64 | 46 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 74 | 42 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 57 | 66 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Mmaphiri
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 Mmaphiri
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mmaphiri?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mmaphiri.
What is the hottest month in Mmaphiri?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mmaphiri?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mmaphiri?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.