Central, Botswana
Sheleketa
Sheleketa is a locality in Central, Botswana, 957 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now33°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:47
23.66° S, 26.64° EElevation 957 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 17°
Rain this month29mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sheleketa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:34 · 18:2212 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:51Next 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
72 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Weather in Sheleketa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 11%
Today23 Oct36°21°
Sat24 Oct32°20°
Sun25 Oct35°19°
Mon26 Oct37°21°
Tue27 Oct37°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct37°21°
Thu29 Oct34°24°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
When to go to Sheleketa
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 | 78 | 97 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 80 | 62 | 47 | 38 |
| 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 | 80 | 56 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 65 | 72 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Sheleketa
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 Sheleketa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sheleketa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sheleketa.
What is the hottest month in Sheleketa?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sheleketa?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sheleketa?
December is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.