When is the best time to go to Selebi-Phikwe

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Selebi-Phikwe weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Selebi-Phikwe are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Selebi-Phikwe January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 95mm 9hrs 14.1hrs

Hot and a little damp weather often prevails in Selebi-Phikwe during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selebi-Phikwe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Selebi-Phikwe February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 57mm 8.7hrs 13.6hrs

February in Selebi-Phikwe is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selebi-Phikwe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Selebi-Phikwe March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 48mm 8.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Selebi-Phikwe is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selebi-Phikwe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Selebi-Phikwe April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 23mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

Selebi-Phikwe's weather in April is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Selebi-Phikwe May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 4mm 9.9hrs 11.9hrs

May is a very dry month in Selebi-Phikwe and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Selebi-Phikwe June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 1mm 9.5hrs 14.1hrs

Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Selebi-Phikwe during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Selebi-Phikwe July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 10.1hrs 13.6hrs

July in Selebi-Phikwe is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Selebi-Phikwe weather in July »

August

Selebi-Phikwe August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 1mm 10.1hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Selebi-Phikwe is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Selebi-Phikwe weather in August »

September

Selebi-Phikwe September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 13mm 10.1hrs 12.4hrs

Selebi-Phikwe's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Selebi-Phikwe, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Selebi-Phikwe weather in September »

October

Selebi-Phikwe October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 27mm 9.5hrs 11.9hrs

October is a dry month in Selebi-Phikwe and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Selebi-Phikwe.

October is in the spring in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Selebi-Phikwe weather in October »

November

Selebi-Phikwe November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 59mm 8.8hrs 14.1hrs

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Selebi-Phikwe during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selebi-Phikwe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Selebi-Phikwe December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 80mm 8.5hrs 13.6hrs

December in Selebi-Phikwe is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Selebi-Phikwe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Selebi-Phikwe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Selebi-Phikwe with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Selebi-Phikwe weather stats

Selebi-Phikwe weather statistics
Hottest month: January 31.9°C 89.4°F
Driest month: June 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Wettest month: January 95mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: February 25.3°C 77.5°F
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