Central, Botswana
Pijina
Pijina is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,085 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now37°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time17:45
21.13° S, 26.79° EElevation 1,085 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pijina at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1912 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
86 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Pijina
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 25 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct39°21°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct35°17°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct39°22°
Wed28 Oct34°24°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct37°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
When to go to Pijina
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 | 51 | 59 | 78 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 97 | 79 | 64 | 47 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 10° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 102 | 82 | 51 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 72 | 86 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 17 |
What's on in Pijina
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 Pijina
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pijina?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pijina.
What is the hottest month in Pijina?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Pijina?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pijina?
December is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.