Mafikeng weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Mafikeng sits 1279 m (4,196 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mafikeng, North West, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Feb
About Mafikeng weather
Is it raining in Mafikeng right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mafikeng this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–34° and lows of 18–21°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mafikeng lately?
In the past 7 days, Mafikeng had 1 rainy day and 1.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mafikeng?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mafikeng weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mafikeng?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mafikeng is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (66°F) in July to 32°C (89°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Mafikeng?
January is the wettest month, with about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Mafikeng?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Mafikeng have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 89 mm (3.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months