Central, Botswana
Dikabea
Dikabea is a locality in Central, Botswana, 986 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:16
22.35° S, 27.30° EElevation 986 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dikabea at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:1812 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:48Next 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 January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
70 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Dikabea
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct39°21°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct39°21°
Wed28 Oct29°19°
Thu29 Oct36°19°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Dikabea
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 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 80 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 83 | 67 | 49 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 78 | 48 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 58 | 70 |
| Wet days | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Dikabea
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 Dikabea
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dikabea?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dikabea.
What is the hottest month in Dikabea?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Dikabea?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dikabea?
December is the wettest month with about 70 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.