Central, Botswana
Poloka
Poloka is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,095 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now22°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time01:37
21.47° S, 26.53° EElevation 1,095 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Poloka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2112 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:51Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month8°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
84 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Poloka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 49%
Today26 Oct36°20°
Tue27 Oct35°21°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct34°18°
Thu29 Oct32°18°
Fri30 Oct33°18°
Sat31 Oct34°19°
Sun1 Nov34°21°
Mon2 Nov35°21°
Tue3 Nov36°22°
When to go to Poloka
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 | 51 | 60 | 79 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 65 | 48 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 97 | 82 | 53 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 68 | 84 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 17 |
What's on in Poloka
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 Poloka
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Poloka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Poloka.
What is the hottest month in Poloka?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Poloka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Poloka?
December is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.