Central, Botswana
Patikwane
Patikwane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,068 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 time14:27
22.98° S, 26.83° EElevation 1,068 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 17°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Patikwane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:2112 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 16:48Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
83 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Patikwane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 17 km/h · humidity 30%
Today24 Oct31°18°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct35°20°
Tue27 Oct32°20°1 mm
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct32°19°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct34°21°
Sun1 Nov36°22°
Mon2 Nov36°24°
When to go to Patikwane
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 | 44 | 50 | 62 | 80 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 83 | 65 | 49 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 87 | 56 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 72 | 83 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Patikwane
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 Patikwane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Patikwane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Patikwane.
What is the hottest month in Patikwane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Patikwane?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Patikwane?
December is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.