Mathathane, Botswana experiences average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°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 2.2°C (4.0°F) across the available records.
Mathathane, Botswana Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mathathane, Botswana. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.7/10
Best: April, May, June, August, September
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 29°C / 17°C
Feels Like 29°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 35 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 53%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Hottest Month
32°C
November
Avg Low20°C
Rain7days
Coldest Month
10°C
July
Avg High24°C
Rain1days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High24°C
Avg Low11°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
October (Gusts 43)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:43
Daylight 10.8h
Sunset 17:30
Live conditions—
Mathathane on the map · live conditions
Mathathane, Botswana
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Botswana
- City
- Mathathane
- Population
- 2K
- Coordinates
- -22.27°, 28.75°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 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: 32°C / 21°C . Feb: 31°C / 21°C . Mar: 30°C / 20°C . Apr: 29°C / 18°C . May: 26°C / 14°C . Jun: 24°C / 11°C . Jul: 24°C / 10°C . Aug: 28°C / 13°C . Sep: 31°C / 16°C . Oct: 32°C / 19°C . Nov: 32°C / 20°C . Dec: 32°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 98 mm. Feb: 121 mm. Mar: 25 mm. Apr: 13 mm. May: 4 mm. Jun: 1 mm. Jul: 2 mm. Aug: 1 mm. Sep: 3 mm. Oct: 10 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 98 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 59%. Feb: 64%. Mar: 60%. Apr: 58%. May: 56%. Jun: 54%. Jul: 50%. Aug: 44%. Sep: 41%. Oct: 43%. Nov: 51%. Dec: 59%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 9h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 5. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. 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 2.2°C (4.0°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 32 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Sep 2025 · 31°C | Nov · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 10°C | Jul · 10°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 275 mm | Feb · 121 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 21 km/h | Oct · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 31°C / 21°C | 33°C / 23°C | 10days (121 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 64% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 30°C / 20°C | 32°C / 21°C | 3days (25 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 29°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 3days (13 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 58% Moderate | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 56% Moderate | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 11°C | 22°C / 9°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 54% Moderate | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 24°C / 10°C | 21°C / 8°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 50% Moderate | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 13°C | 25°C / 11°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 44% Moderate | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 31°C / 16°C | 29°C / 15°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 32°C / 19°C | 31°C / 17°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 32°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 9.8h Good | 51% Moderate | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 10days (98 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 59% Moderate | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mathathane are April, May, June, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mathathane, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mathathane is November, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mathathane is July, with average overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mathathane is February, averaging 121mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mathathane runs through January, February, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Mathathane.
Mathathane receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is March with around 10 hours. Based on climate data for Mathathane.
The least favorable months to visit Mathathane are January, February, November, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Mathathane is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mathathane is 53%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Mathathane are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is October with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 43 km/h / 27 mph).
Mathathane averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 34%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Mathathane is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mathathane 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 Mathathane ranges from 16°C (61°F) to 29°C (84°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 Mathathane. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Mathathane, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 24°C (75°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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