Central, Botswana
Sakunga
Sakunga is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,063 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now35°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:35
22.86° S, 27.03° EElevation 1,063 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sakunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:1912 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:49Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in January
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
85 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sakunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 21 km/h · humidity 8%
Today22 Oct37°19°
Fri23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct30°19°
Sun25 Oct33°17°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct37°20°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°21°
Thu29 Oct35°19°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct33°22°0.5 mm
When to go to Sakunga
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 | 43 | 49 | 63 | 80 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 83 | 64 | 47 | 43 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 85 | 90 | 59 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 67 | 84 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 16 |
What's on in Sakunga
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 Sakunga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sakunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakunga.
What is the hottest month in Sakunga?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakunga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakunga?
January is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.