Central, Botswana
Shakge
Shakge is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,060 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now21°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:38
22.49° S, 26.67° EElevation 1,060 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shakge at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:2112 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:48Next 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 November
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
72 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Shakge
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 70%
Today24 Oct31°20°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct36°18°
Tue27 Oct36°21°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct35°21°
Thu29 Oct33°19°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct32°19°
Sun1 Nov38°21°
When to go to Shakge
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 | 45 | 51 | 63 | 80 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 82 | 66 | 49 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 78 | 84 | 49 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 64 | 72 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Shakge
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 Shakge
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shakge?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shakge.
What is the hottest month in Shakge?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shakge?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shakge?
December is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.