Climate Insights for Kikao
Ghanzi District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Kikao is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 408 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 109 mm of rainfall. Kikao is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Kikao is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 16.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Kikao is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kikao vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kikao vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kikao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 408 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 109 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 109 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kikao is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 4.3 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Kikao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kikao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kikao is during March, April, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kikao is during March, April, May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kikao based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kikao based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.