Sua
Botswana
Sua lies in Central District, Botswana. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–July. The warmest month is October, with average highs of 36°C (97°F).
The best months to visit are June–July.
October is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (97°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 8°C (47°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 12 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 10.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 92% of places in Botswana.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 37°
- Humidity
- 17%
- Wind
- 7 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 23 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Pressure
- 1008 hPa
- UV index
- 10 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:36 / 18:21
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Sua
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° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 31° | 34° | 36° | 35° | 33° |
| Average low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 99 | 82 | 50 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 49 | 80 |
| Rain days | 12 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 11.2 | 10.9 | 11 | 11.4 | 12 | 12.6 | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 72 | 76 | 73 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 53 | 46 | 48 | 57 | 69 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Go score | 49 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 85 | 100 | 98 | 78 | 56 | 43 | 41 | 45 |
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 Sua, 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 | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
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.
Sua: 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 Sua
Nearest airports
- FRWPhillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFrancistown181 km
- VFAVictoria Falls International AirportVictoria Falls220 km
- LVIHarry Mwanga Nkumbula International AirportLivingstone251 km
- BUQJoshua Mqabuko Nkomo International AirportBulawayo253 km
- BBKKasane International AirportKasane270 km
- MUBMaun International AirportMaun289 km
Distances
- Gaborone513 km 8 h 53 · 1 h 18
- Francistown184 km 3 h 12
- Mogoditshane510 km 8 h 50 · 1 h 18
- Maun291 km 5 h 03
- Molepolole490 km 8 h 29 · 1 h 17
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Hotels in Sua
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sua?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Sua is June–July.
What is the weather like in Sua in October?
In October, Sua averages a high of 36°C (97°F) and a low of 19°C (67°F), with 17 mm of rain on about 4 days.
What is the rainiest month in Sua?
January, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the nearest airport to Sua?
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 Sua in?
Africa/Gaborone (UTC+2).
What is the population of Sua?
About 3,141.