Mathathane
Botswana
Mathathane is a village in Central District of Botswana. It is located in the eastern tip of Botswana, close to the border with South Africa. The population was 1,845 in 2001 census.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are May–August.
January is the hottest month, with highs around 32°C (90°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 7°C (44°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 8 days.
September is the sunniest month, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 22% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 34%
- Wind
- 7 km/h E
- Gusts
- 19 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1012 hPa
- UV index
- 4 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:29 / 18:10
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Mathathane
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 | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 10° | 7° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 69 | 58 | 40 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 49 | 60 |
| Rain days | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 11.1 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 61 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Go score | 56 | 63 | 74 | 87 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 84 | 70 | 60 | 57 |
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 Mathathane, 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 | Poor | 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.
No data for this location.
Mathathane: 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 Mathathane
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown181 km
- PTGPolokwane International AirportPolokwane190 km
- FAPIPietersburg Municipal AirportPolokwane199 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo251 km
- PHWHendrik Van Eck AirportPhalaborwa308 km
- GBESir Seretse Khama International AirportGaborone385 km
Distances
- Gaborone393 km 6 h 49 · 1 h 09
- Francistown177 km 3 h 04
- Mogoditshane394 km 6 h 50 · 1 h 09
- Maun609 km 10 h 33 · 1 h 26
- Molepolole409 km 7 h 05 · 1 h 10
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Hotels in Mathathane
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Mathathane
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Francistown
Phalaborwa
Ressano Garcia
Windhoek
Catamarca
Santiago del Estero
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Mathathane
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mathathane?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Mathathane is May–August.
What is the weather like in Mathathane in October?
In October, Mathathane averages a high of 31°C (89°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 23 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Mathathane?
January, with rain on about 8 days.
What is the nearest airport to Mathathane?
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW), about 181 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 Mathathane in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Mathathane?
About 1,987.