Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
88°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Makgadikgadi Pans
Botswana · Africa
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day this month.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.9 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
45%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 84° and nights feel near 67°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
79%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
October's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
12 mphOctober Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Rain2%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowMidday86°F
Rain2%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Rain2%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Rain2%
Cloud24%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 73 | 5.7 | 14 | 11.6 | 68 |
| Feb | 84 | 73 | 4.2 | 11 | 11.4 | 67 |
| Mar | 84 | 72 | 2.2 | 7 | 11.2 | 65 |
| Apr | 81 | 68 | 0.4 | 2 | 10.9 | 62 |
| May | 77 | 62 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Jun | 72 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.6 | 62 |
| Jul | 71 | 55 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.7 | 60 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.0 | 54 |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 49 |
| Oct | 88 | 71 | 0.2 | 1 | 11.9 | 49 |
| Nov | 87 | 73 | 1.8 | 7 | 11.6 | 57 |
| Dec | 85 | 73 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.5 | 66 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
Data & methodology