Central, Botswana
Makgala
Makgala is a locality in Central, Botswana, 943 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time05:41
22.81° S, 27.26° EElevation 943 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Makgala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:31 · 18:2012 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:46Next 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 month9°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
77 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Makgala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 96%
Today25 Oct34°16°
Mon26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct33°19°18.1 mm
Wed28 Oct32°17°
Thu29 Oct27°18°
Fri30 Oct29°17°
Sat31 Oct32°19°
Sun1 Nov35°21°
Mon2 Nov38°24°
When to go to Makgala
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 | 46 | 59 | 77 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 61 | 45 | 41 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 77 | 81 | 52 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 60 | 74 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Makgala
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 Makgala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makgala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makgala.
What is the hottest month in Makgala?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Makgala?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makgala?
January is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.