Central, Botswana
Phate
Phate is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,070 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:22
22.67° S, 26.66° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Phate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2112 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:51Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in November
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
76 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Phate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 11 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct36°20°
Fri23 Oct35°21°
Sat24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct32°16°
Mon26 Oct35°18°
Tue27 Oct37°20°1 mm
Wed28 Oct29°20°
Thu29 Oct35°19°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct32°22°
When to go to Phate
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 | 44 | 50 | 62 | 80 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 83 | 65 | 48 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 91 | 52 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 68 | 76 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Phate
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 Phate
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Phate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phate.
What is the hottest month in Phate?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Phate?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phate?
December is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.