AI-generatedMahikeng at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,380 h
- Rain a year
- 479 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1,284 m
Climate in Mahikeng
Mahikeng has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year, Mahikeng is very sunny; August is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mahikeng
The best time to visit Mahikeng is from April to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 80 mm of precipitation.
Mahikeng through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahikeng in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Mahikeng in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Mahikeng in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mahikeng in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:4318:23
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:29–06:14 · evening 17:52–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:29 · evening 18:37–18:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Mahikeng compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.0 h |
What is the weather like in Mahikeng in October?
In October, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 40 min05:43 – 18:23
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 17 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Mahikeng
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Mahikeng: score 100 against 60. In May, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. May has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h | 9.5 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 17 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mahikeng month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January31° · 8.9 h
In January, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in January47February30° · 8.8 h
In February, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in February58March29° · 8.3 h
In March, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in March86April26° · 8.7 h
In April, Mahikeng is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in April100May24° · 9.5 h
In May, Mahikeng is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in May100June21° · 9.3 h
In June, Mahikeng is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in June100July21° · 9.6 h
In July, Mahikeng is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in July100August24° · 9.9 h
In August, Mahikeng is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in August79September28° · 9.9 h
In September, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in September60October30° · 9.7 h
In October, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in October50November31° · 9.4 h
In November, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in November39December31° · 9.1 h
In December, Mahikeng is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahikeng.
Mahikeng in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mahikeng
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 31° | 18° | 8.9 h | 13 | 78 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 30° | 18° | 8.8 h | 11 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 29° | 16° | 8.3 h | 9 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 26° | 12° | 8.7 h | 6 | 42 |
| MayMay | 100 | 24° | 8° | 9.5 h | 2 | 17 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 21° | 5° | 9.3 h | 1 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 21° | 4° | 9.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 24° | 7° | 9.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 28° | 11° | 9.9 h | 1 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 30° | 15° | 9.7 h | 6 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 31° | 16° | 9.4 h | 9 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 39 | 31° | 17° | 9.1 h | 13 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mahikeng
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.7 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Mahikeng, 76 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Mahikeng: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mahikeng has about 6 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mahikeng
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mahikeng
How breezy and how cloudy Mahikeng is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Mahikeng typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Mahikeng: mostly sunny, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mahikeng
How often the day gets hot in Mahikeng (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mahikeng has about 17 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Mahikeng in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Mahikeng has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 100
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,970 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: South Africa
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M, N · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +27
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mahikeng vs Gaborone
In October Mahikeng has the better holiday weather (score 60 vs 48). During the day Gaborone is 3 °C warmer than Mahikeng.
| in October | Mahikeng | Gaborone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Apr – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Mahikeng
When is the best time to visit Mahikeng?
The best time to visit Mahikeng is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mahikeng?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahikeng?
The wettest month is December with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahikeng get?
Mahikeng gets around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 9.9 hours a day; in March there are 8.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahikeng in?
Mahikeng is on UTC+2 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mahikeng?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahikeng takes about 11 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mahikeng?
Mahikeng has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 100, summer holidays 100, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 40.