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Matabeleland South Province
Matabeleland South Province
Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe

Makado

Makado is a locality in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, 578 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now40°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time16:46
21.97° S, 29.58° EElevation 578 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Makadoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Makado at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in January

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

70 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

2 mm of rain

Weather in Makado

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
40°C

Sunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 12%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct40°21°
Fri23 Oct33°24°
Sat24 Oct29°20°
Sun25 Oct34°20°
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct38°22°
Wed28 Oct30°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct34°25°
Sat31 Oct33°23°

When to go to Makado

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353854698898989171584234
High32°32°31°29°26°24°24°26°30°31°32°32°
Low22°22°21°18°14°11°11°13°16°18°20°21°
Rain (mm)7056421876428236270
Wet days1814963112471116

What's on in Makado

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zimbabwe seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Makado

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Makado

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.2Mathathane 56 km ↘1973 · 67 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 11 · 19 km

Fossils in Zimbabwe
Jurassic · 11

Formations around the town

Dinosaurs · 12Massospondylus

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Makado?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makado.
What is the hottest month in Makado?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Makado?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makado?
January is the wettest month with about 70 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.