Central, Botswana
Dikalane
Dikalane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 933 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:42
23.51° S, 26.44° EElevation 933 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 18°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Dikalane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2212 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:52Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in December
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
60 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Weather in Dikalane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 10%
Today22 Oct36°18°
Fri23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct33°24°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct36°23°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct34°24°
When to go to Dikalane
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 | 38 | 44 | 56 | 76 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 79 | 61 | 46 | 37 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 66 | 46 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 56 | 60 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Dikalane
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 Dikalane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dikalane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dikalane.
What is the hottest month in Dikalane?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Dikalane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dikalane?
December is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.