Central, Botswana
Lekala
Lekala is a locality in Central, Botswana, 896 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time21:33
22.78° S, 27.62° EElevation 896 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lekala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:32 · 18:1712 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:47Next 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 monthJanuary
72 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Lekala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 19%
Today22 Oct37°22°
Fri23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct33°18°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct38°21°
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct36°20°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct33°22°
When to go to Lekala
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 | 48 | 61 | 79 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 81 | 64 | 45 | 40 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 74 | 42 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 57 | 66 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
What's on in Lekala
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 Lekala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lekala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lekala.
What is the hottest month in Lekala?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Lekala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lekala?
January is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.