Central, Botswana
Solwane
Solwane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,070 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 timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:35
21.51° S, 26.68° EElevation 1,070 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Solwane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1912 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next 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 October
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
81 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Solwane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 12%
Today22 Oct38°20°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct34°16°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct37°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct36°19°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Solwane
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 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 64 | 48 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 9° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 92 | 81 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23 | 66 | 81 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Solwane
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 Solwane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Solwane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Solwane.
What is the hottest month in Solwane?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Solwane?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Solwane?
December is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.