Weather in Serowe, Botswana 🇧🇼
Live weather in Serowe, currently 18°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Serowe is in Botswana — see weather across all major cities in Botswana, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
17.5°C
feels like 11.1°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Serowe, Botswana Updated at 1:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 70% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 36.4 kph (65°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1017.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 2.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:19 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:04 PM |
What is the weather like in Serowe right now?
A mild 18°C evening in Serowe right now, with patchy rain. A drizzle is dampening Serowe right now. Factor in the chill and it feels closer to 11°C. It's windy — 36 kph gusts driving in from the west. It's humid, with the air holding 70%.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 7. UV is low at 2 — no sun protection needed today. The sun rose at 06:19 AM and sets at 06:04 PM, for 11h 45m of daylight.
There's a 63% chance of rain today, with around 1 mm forecast. Make the most of the next few hours — rain is set to start near 7pm. Today is cooler than normal — around 12°C under the typical September high of 30°C.
Looking at the week ahead, temperatures trend upward — Friday looks warmest at around 29°C. For context, the record high for this date in Serowe is 38°C.
Don't get caught out — rain gear is worth carrying in Serowe today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Serowe, Botswana 🇧🇼
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Serowe, Botswana 🇧🇼 Today
Air Quality Index in Serowe, Botswana 🇧🇼 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 141.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 77.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.6 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 1.3 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 7.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 8.2 µg/m³ |
About Serowe
Serowe, Botswana’s largest traditional village, rests in the eastern Kalahari basin, a landscape of acacia-dotted plains and low rocky hills. Known as the birthplace of Botswana’s first president and home to the Khama III Memorial Museum, Serowe exudes a quiet dignity. The town’s heartbeat is its kgotla (community meeting place) and bustling central market, where locals trade in livestock and crafts. The surrounding bush is dry, golden, and vast, with baobab trees standing sentinel. This is a place where the sky stretches wide, and life revolves around the rhythms of sun and season.
Under the hot semi-arid Köppen BSh classification, Serowe experiences two distinct seasons: a hot, wet summer from October to April, and a cool, dry winter from May to September. Summer highs often soar above 35°C (95°F), with brief but intense thunderstorms that transform the dusty landscape temporarily green. Humidity remains low despite the rain. Winters are sunny and pleasant, with daytime temperatures around 20–25°C (68–77°F) and chilly nights that can dip to 5°C (41°F). Light layers for mornings and evenings, plus a sun hat and water bottle, are essential year-round. Rainfall is sparse, averaging 400–500 mm annually, concentrated in December through March.
The best time to visit Serowe weather-wise is during the winter months, from May to August, when skies are clear, days are warm, and evenings are cool—perfect for exploring the town and nearby Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Notable weather phenomena include occasional dry spells during the rainy season, and rare hailstorms accompanying intense summer thunderstorms. Dust devils whip across the plains, but the climate is generally stable. No monsoons or hurricanes here—just the relentless sun, a yearly dance of rain and drought, and the profound stillness of the semi-desert.
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