Central, Botswana
Sofala
Sofala is a locality in Central, Botswana, 892 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:28
23.03° S, 27.47° EElevation 892 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sofala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:1812 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in January
Coolest month9°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
67 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sofala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 8%
Today22 Oct37°19°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct29°22°
Thu29 Oct36°21°
Fri30 Oct35°25°
Sat31 Oct33°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Sofala
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 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 76 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 98 | 80 | 61 | 45 | 39 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 70 | 70 | 45 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 57 | 67 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Sofala
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 Sofala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sofala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sofala.
What is the hottest month in Sofala?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sofala?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sofala?
December is the wettest month with about 67 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.