Central, Botswana
Sematshwane
Sematshwane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,038 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now32°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:59
22.19° S, 27.43° EElevation 1,038 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sematshwane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1812 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:45Next 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 January
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
78 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sematshwane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 22 km/h · humidity 32%
Today23 Oct35°23°
Sat24 Oct29°18°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°1 mm
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct32°20°
Sat31 Oct33°21°
When to go to Sematshwane
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 | 53 | 65 | 82 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 84 | 68 | 50 | 43 |
| 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) | 92 | 92 | 55 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 68 | 78 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Sematshwane
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 Sematshwane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sematshwane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sematshwane.
What is the hottest month in Sematshwane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Sematshwane?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sematshwane?
December is the wettest month with about 78 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.