When is the best time to go to Shakawe

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Shakawe, Botswana. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Shakawe weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Shakawe are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Shakawe January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 133mm 8.1hrs 13.9hrs

The climate in Shakawe during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shakawe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Shakawe and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in January »

February

Shakawe February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 120mm 7.7hrs 13.4hrs

February in Shakawe is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shakawe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Shakawe and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in February »

March

Shakawe March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 71mm 8.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Shakawe is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shakawe for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Shakawe and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in March »

April

Shakawe April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 31mm 9.1hrs 12.4hrs

Shakawe's weather in April is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shakawe, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Shakawe and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in April »

May

Shakawe May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 10.1hrs 12hrs

May is a very dry month in Shakawe and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shakawe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Shakawe and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in May »

June

Shakawe June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 9.8hrs 13.9hrs

Shakawe's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shakawe, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Shakawe and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Shakawe with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in June »

July

Shakawe July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 10hrs 13.4hrs

July in Shakawe is generally arid with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shakawe, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Shakawe and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in July »

August

Shakawe August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 0mm 10.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Shakawe is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Shakawe, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Shakawe and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in August »

September

Shakawe September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 4mm 10.2hrs 12.4hrs

Shakawe's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shakawe, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Shakawe and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in September »

October

Shakawe October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 13mm 9.2hrs 12hrs

October is a dry month in Shakawe and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Shakawe, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Shakawe and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in October »

November

Shakawe November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 58mm 8.3hrs 13.9hrs

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Shakawe during the month of November

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Shakawe.

November is in the spring in Shakawe and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in November »

December

Shakawe December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 90mm 8hrs 13.4hrs

December in Shakawe is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Shakawe for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Shakawe and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shakawe with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Shakawe weather in December »

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Shakawe weather stats

Shakawe weather statistics
Hottest month: November 33.2°C 91.8°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 25.4°C 77.7°F
Wettest month: January 133mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: February 24.1°C 75.4°F
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