Central, Botswana
Sokwane
Sokwane is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,115 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time11:23
20.26° S, 27.18° EElevation 1,115 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sokwane at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:1712 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 15:48Next 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
108 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Sokwane
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 26 km/h · humidity 12%
Today23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct35°20°
Sun25 Oct35°18°
Mon26 Oct35°21°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct35°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct35°21°
Sat31 Oct35°21°
When to go to Sokwane
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 | 45 | 49 | 56 | 75 | 96 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 75 | 58 | 41 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 23° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 10° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 126 | 82 | 62 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 80 | 108 |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
What's on in Sokwane
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 Sokwane
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sokwane?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sokwane.
What is the hottest month in Sokwane?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Sokwane?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sokwane?
December is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.