Central, Botswana
Gootshaa
Gootshaa is a locality in Central, Botswana, 931 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now38°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:42
21.00° S, 26.27° EElevation 931 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 19°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gootshaa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:39 · 18:2112 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:52Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in October
Coolest month11°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
67 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gootshaa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 10%
Today22 Oct39°21°
Fri23 Oct39°23°
Sat24 Oct34°21°
Sun25 Oct36°19°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct39°23°
Wed28 Oct36°27°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct39°25°
Sat31 Oct37°25°
When to go to Gootshaa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 42 | 49 | 56 | 74 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 97 | 79 | 62 | 45 | 42 |
| High | 31° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Low | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 12° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 89 | 65 | 42 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 52 | 67 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 17 |
What's on in Gootshaa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Botswana seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Gootshaa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gootshaa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gootshaa.
What is the hottest month in Gootshaa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Gootshaa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gootshaa?
December is the wettest month with about 67 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.