Climate Insights for Shashe/Semotswane
Central District, Botswana
Climate Overview
The climate in Shashe/Semotswane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 500 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 149 mm of rainfall. Shashe/Semotswane is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Shashe/Semotswane is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 19.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Shashe/Semotswane is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, November, December. The coldest months are July, June, May, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Shashe/Semotswane vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Shashe/Semotswane vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Shashe/Semotswane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 500 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 149 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 149 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Shashe/Semotswane is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 5.9 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Shashe/Semotswane is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Shashe/Semotswane is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Shashe/Semotswane is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Shashe/Semotswane is during March, April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shashe/Semotswane based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shashe/Semotswane based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.