Central, Botswana
Madikwe
Madikwe is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,111 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time21:44
20.48° S, 27.05° EElevation 1,111 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Madikwe at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1712 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:49Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
94 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Madikwe
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 17%
Today22 Oct39°29°
Fri23 Oct37°23°
Sat24 Oct34°20°
Sun25 Oct35°18°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct36°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct35°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct34°21°
Sat31 Oct35°22°
When to go to Madikwe
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 | 46 | 49 | 56 | 76 | 97 | 99 | 100 | 95 | 76 | 59 | 42 | 45 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 116 | 78 | 56 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 73 | 94 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
What's on in Madikwe
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 Madikwe
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madikwe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Madikwe.
What is the hottest month in Madikwe?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Madikwe?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Madikwe?
December is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.