Magothla, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026

BSh Hot Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Magothla, Botswana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Magothla, Botswana experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 2.5°C (4.5°F) across the available records.

Drier season: Mar–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
8.7/10
Best: April, May, August, September, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 29°C / 16°C
Feels Like 28°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 31 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 50%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Avg Low18°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
8°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain1days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High23°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
October (Gusts 44)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding January, February, December due to less favorable weather conditions.

Sun Position
Sunrise 06:53
Daylight 10.7h
Sunset 17:34

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Magothla, Botswana

Continent
Africa
Country
Botswana
City
Magothla
Population
1.2K
Coordinates
-23.57°, 27.00°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 4 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 32°C / 21°C . Feb: 31°C / 21°C . Mar: 31°C / 20°C . Apr: 28°C / 17°C . May: 25°C / 12°C . Jun: 23°C / 8°C . Jul: 23°C / 8°C . Aug: 27°C / 11°C . Sep: 31°C / 16°C . Oct: 33°C / 18°C . Nov: 33°C / 20°C . Dec: 32°C / 21°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 20 mm 40 mm 60 mm 80 mm 100 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 89 mm. Feb: 106 mm. Mar: 21 mm. Apr: 19 mm. May: 4 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 14 mm. Nov: 46 mm. Dec: 70 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 56%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 56%. Apr: 57%. May: 54%. Jun: 52%. Jul: 47%. Aug: 39%. Sep: 34%. Oct: 37%. Nov: 48%. Dec: 55%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
32°C / 21°C
Feels Like
33°C / 21°C
Rain
9days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
56% Moderate
UV
9.1 Very High
February
Good
Temp
31°C / 21°C
Feels Like
33°C / 22°C
Rain
9days (106 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
60% Moderate
UV
8.4 Very High
March
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 20°C
Feels Like
32°C / 20°C
Rain
3days (21 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
56% Moderate
UV
8.3 Very High
April best
Excellent
Temp
28°C / 17°C
Feels Like
28°C / 16°C
Rain
3days (19 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
6.4 High
May best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 12°C
Feels Like
24°C / 10°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
54% Moderate
UV
5.6 High
June
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 8°C
Feels Like
20°C / 6°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
52% Moderate
UV
5.1 High
July
Good
Temp
23°C / 8°C
Feels Like
20°C / 5°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
47% Moderate
UV
5.3 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 11°C
Feels Like
24°C / 8°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
39% Comfortable
UV
6.4 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 16°C
Feels Like
29°C / 13°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
34% Comfortable
UV
7.7 Very High
October best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 18°C
Feels Like
32°C / 16°C
Rain
3days (14 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.1h Excellent
Humidity
37% Comfortable
UV
8.5 Very High
November
Good
Temp
33°C / 20°C
Feels Like
33°C / 19°C
Rain
7days (46 mm) Good
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
48% Moderate
UV
8.7 Very High
December
Good
Temp
32°C / 21°C
Feels Like
33°C / 21°C
Rain
10days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
55% Moderate
UV
8.7 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 32°C / 21°C 33°C / 21°C 9days (89 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 56% Moderate 9.1 Very High Good View Details
February 31°C / 21°C 33°C / 22°C 9days (106 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 60% Moderate 8.4 Very High Good View Details
March 31°C / 20°C 32°C / 20°C 3days (21 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 56% Moderate 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details
April best 28°C / 17°C 28°C / 16°C 3days (19 mm) Excellent 9.5h Good 57% Moderate 6.4 High Excellent View Details
May best 25°C / 12°C 24°C / 10°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 9.8h Good 54% Moderate 5.6 High Excellent View Details
June 23°C / 8°C 20°C / 6°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 9.5h Good 52% Moderate 5.1 High Excellent View Details
July 23°C / 8°C 20°C / 5°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 9.6h Good 47% Moderate 5.3 High Good View Details
August best 27°C / 11°C 24°C / 8°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 39% Comfortable 6.4 High Excellent View Details
September best 31°C / 16°C 29°C / 13°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 10.5h Excellent 34% Comfortable 7.7 Very High Excellent View Details
October best 33°C / 18°C 32°C / 16°C 3days (14 mm) Excellent 11.1h Excellent 37% Comfortable 8.5 Very High Excellent View Details
November 33°C / 20°C 33°C / 19°C 7days (46 mm) Good 10.7h Excellent 48% Moderate 8.7 Very High Good View Details
December 32°C / 21°C 33°C / 21°C 10days (70 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 55% Moderate 8.7 Very High Good View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Magothla are April, May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Magothla, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Magothla is October, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Magothla is July, with average overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Magothla is February, averaging 106mm of precipitation across 9 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Magothla receives approximately 122 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Magothla.
The least favorable months to visit Magothla are January, February, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Magothla is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Magothla is 50%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Magothla are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Magothla averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 30%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Magothla is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Magothla has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Magothla ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 28°C (82°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Magothla. It earns a climate score of 8.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Magothla, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 23°C (73°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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