Malaka
Botswana
Malaka lies in Central District, Botswana. By our climate data, the best time to visit is April–August. The warmest month is December, with average highs of 31°C (88°F).
The best months to visit are April–August.
December is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (88°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 5°C (40°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 9 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 12% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 22 km/h E
- Gusts
- 40 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1016 hPa
- UV index
- 4 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:31 / 18:18
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Best time to visit Malaka
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Average low | 19° | 19° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 5° | 7° | 12° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 80 | 73 | 50 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 58 | 73 |
| Rain days | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 11 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.3 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 56 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 52 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 44 | 52 | 55 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Go score | 63 | 68 | 78 | 95 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 89 | 72 | 65 | 63 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Malaka, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Malaka: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Botswanan Pula
BWP · P
- Languages
- English, Tswana
- Calling code
- +267
- Meal, casual restaurantBWP 130≈ $9.50
- CappuccinoBWP 34.00≈ $2.50
- Beer (0.5 l)BWP 48.00≈ $3.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)BWP 15.00≈ $1.10
- Taxi, 5 kmBWP 89.00≈ $6.60
- Public transport ticketBWP 17.00≈ $1.30
- Mid-range hotel, per nightBWP 1,150≈ $86.00
Estimated from Botswana’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 39% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Malaka
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown163 km
- PTGPolokwane International AirportPolokwane257 km
- GBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone259 km
- FAPIPietersburg Municipal AirportPolokwane264 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo319 km
- HLALanseria International AirportJohannesburg374 km
Distances
- Gaborone269 km 4 h 40
- Francistown162 km 2 h 48
- Mogoditshane269 km 4 h 40
- Maun500 km 8 h 40 · 1 h 17
- Molepolole273 km 4 h 44
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Hotels in Malaka
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malaka?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Malaka is April–August.
What is the weather like in Malaka in October?
In October, Malaka averages a high of 31°C (87°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F), with 30 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Malaka?
January, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to Malaka?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 163 km away.
What power plugs are used in Botswana?
Plug types D, G, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Botswana?
Botswanan Pula (BWP).
Is Botswana safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Malaka in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Malaka?
About 798.