Central, Botswana
Shakse
Shakse is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,118 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:51
22.42° S, 26.73° EElevation 1,118 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low30° / 16°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shakse at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:2112 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:50Next 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
83 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Shakse
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 28%
Today23 Oct35°20°
Sat24 Oct31°19°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct35°18°
Tue27 Oct35°20°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct35°19°
Thu29 Oct33°23°
Fri30 Oct33°20°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
When to go to Shakse
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 | 46 | 53 | 65 | 82 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 84 | 68 | 50 | 46 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 19° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 9° | 13° | 16° | 17° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 88 | 95 | 56 | 23 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 72 | 83 |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 16 |
What's on in Shakse
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 Shakse
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shakse?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shakse.
What is the hottest month in Shakse?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Shakse?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shakse?
December is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.