Central, Botswana
Piterolong
Piterolong is a locality in Central, Botswana, 936 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 timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time14:54
22.74° S, 27.48° EElevation 936 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.
Piterolong at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:1812 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 16:45Next 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 month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
75 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Piterolong
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 37%
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 Piterolong
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 | 47 | 60 | 78 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 62 | 45 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 75 | 78 | 46 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 60 | 68 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Piterolong
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 Piterolong
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Piterolong?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Piterolong.
What is the hottest month in Piterolong?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Piterolong?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Piterolong?
January is the wettest month with about 75 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.