Mathangwane, Botswana experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records.
Mathangwane, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mathangwane, Botswana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.7/10
Best: April, May, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 28°C / 16°C
Feels Like 28°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 42 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 53%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Avg Low18°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
9°C
July
Avg High23°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High23°C
Avg Low10°C
Windiest Month
23 km/h
October (Gusts 44)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:47
Daylight 10.9h
Sunset 17:38
Live conditions—
Mathangwane on the map · live conditions
Mathangwane, Botswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Botswana
- City
- Mathangwane
- Population
- 5.9K
- Coordinates
- -21.00°, 27.33°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 20°C . Feb: 29°C / 19°C . Mar: 29°C / 18°C . Apr: 28°C / 16°C . May: 26°C / 12°C . Jun: 23°C / 10°C . Jul: 23°C / 9°C . Aug: 27°C / 12°C . Sep: 31°C / 16°C . Oct: 33°C / 18°C . Nov: 32°C / 19°C . Dec: 30°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 116 mm. Feb: 151 mm. Mar: 34 mm. Apr: 10 mm. May: 2 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 1 mm. Oct: 7 mm. Nov: 57 mm. Dec: 116 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 65%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 63%. Apr: 58%. May: 52%. Jun: 53%. Jul: 48%. Aug: 39%. Sep: 35%. Oct: 38%. Nov: 51%. Dec: 61%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 19 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 12h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.8°C (3.2°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 33 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Sep 2025 · 33°C | Oct · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 9°C | Jul · 9°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 258 mm | Feb · 151 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 23 km/h | Oct · 23 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 20°C | 31°C / 20°C | 13days (116 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 20°C | 12days (151 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 18°C | 6days (34 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 28°C / 16°C | 28°C / 15°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 58% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 12°C | 24°C / 10°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 23°C / 10°C | 20°C / 7°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 53% Moderate | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 23°C / 9°C | 20°C / 6°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.7h Good | 48% Moderate | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 12°C | 25°C / 9°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 31°C / 16°C | 30°C / 13°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 33°C / 18°C | 32°C / 16°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 32°C / 19°C | 33°C / 19°C | 8days (57 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 51% Moderate | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 20°C | 14days (116 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mathangwane 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 Mathangwane, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mathangwane is October, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mathangwane is July, with average overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mathangwane is February, averaging 151mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mathangwane runs through December, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Mathangwane.
Mathangwane receives approximately 124 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Mathangwane.
The least favorable months to visit Mathangwane are December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Mathangwane is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mathangwane is 53%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Mathangwane are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 23 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Mathangwane averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 32%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Mathangwane is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mathangwane 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 Mathangwane ranges from 14°C (57°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 Mathangwane. It earns a climate score of 8.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Mathangwane, 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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