Central, Botswana
Shate
Shate is a locality in Central, Botswana, 1,093 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time17:37
21.25° S, 26.89° EElevation 1,093 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Shate at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1812 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in October
Coolest month9°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthDecember
86 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
1 mm of rain
Weather in Shate
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 19 km/h · humidity 10%
Today22 Oct39°21°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct30°20°
Sun25 Oct34°17°
Mon26 Oct36°19°
Tue27 Oct38°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°
Thu29 Oct36°19°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct34°23°
When to go to Shate
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 | 53 | 61 | 79 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 99 | 80 | 64 | 46 | 45 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 25° | 29° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 20° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 9° | 9° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 101 | 85 | 51 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 73 | 86 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
What's on in Shate
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 Shate
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shate?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shate.
What is the hottest month in Shate?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Shate?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shate?
December is the wettest month with about 86 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.