Central, Botswana
Smit
Smit is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,103 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time19:22
21.95° S, 26.63° EElevation 1,103 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Smit at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:2012 h 43 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 month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
76 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Smit
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 14%
Today22 Oct38°21°
Fri23 Oct36°23°
Sat24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct33°16°
Mon26 Oct35°18°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct31°21°
Thu29 Oct36°18°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct33°21°
When to go to Smit
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 | 62 | 81 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 67 | 49 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 84 | 82 | 49 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 63 | 76 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Smit
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 Smit
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Smit?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Smit.
What is the hottest month in Smit?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Smit?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Smit?
December is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.