Central, Botswana
Shanga
Shanga is a locality in Central, Botswana, 980 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:59
23.59° S, 26.41° EElevation 980 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shanga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:2412 h 50 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:56Next 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 December
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthDecember
68 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Shanga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 28%
Today25 Oct34°18°
Mon26 Oct36°21°
Tue27 Oct32°22°1.7 mm
Wed28 Oct34°18°
Thu29 Oct32°20°
Fri30 Oct33°19°
Sat31 Oct34°22°
Sun1 Nov36°23°
Mon2 Nov38°24°
Tue3 Nov38°26°
When to go to Shanga
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 | 39 | 46 | 58 | 77 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 62 | 47 | 39 |
| High | 32° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 32° |
| Low | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 8° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 85 | 76 | 52 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 64 | 68 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Shanga
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 Shanga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shanga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanga.
What is the hottest month in Shanga?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanga?
December is the wettest month with about 68 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.