Central, Botswana
Bakwena
Bakwena is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,000 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:52
23.77° S, 26.60° EElevation 1,000 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bakwena at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:2312 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 17:50Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in December
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
72 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Bakwena
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 21 km/h · humidity 68%
Today25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct31°20°4.4 mm
Wed28 Oct32°17°
Thu29 Oct30°18°
Fri30 Oct32°18°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
Mon2 Nov39°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Bakwena
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 41 | 47 | 59 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 81 | 63 | 49 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 86 | 80 | 57 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 65 | 72 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Bakwena
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Botswana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bakwena
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bakwena?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bakwena.
What is the hottest month in Bakwena?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Bakwena?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bakwena?
December is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.