August weather forecast
Shakawe, Botswana

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in August

August marks the end of the cold season in Shakawe with the temperatures climbing up slightly with a low of 12.3°C (54.1°F). The dry spell continues to persist with no recorded rainfall. Although daylight hours increase marginally, the sunshine duration remains consistently high. As the temperatures rise, the pressure starts to decrease, maintaining the dry climatic trend. With the persistent dry weather and increasing temperatures, August showcases the persistence of Shakawe's arid conditions.

Temperature

As August sets in Shakawe, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a warm 25.5°C (77.9°F) in July to a tropical 30°C (86°F). Marked by a significant temperature drop from daytime highs, the average nighttime temperature in Shakawe lowers to a fresh 12.3°C (54.1°F) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Shakawe, Botswana, is 26%.

Rainfall

In Shakawe, rain does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In Shakawe, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.

Sunshine

In Shakawe, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Shakawe?

In August, in Shakawe, the average high-temperature is 30°C (86°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Shakawe?

In Shakawe, the average relative humidity in August is 26%.

What is the driest month in Shakawe?

July and August are months without rainfall in Shakawe, Botswana.

Does it rain in Shakawe in August?

In Shakawe, in August, it doesn't rain. In September, it rains.

How many hours of daylight does Shakawe have in August?

In August, the average day length in Shakawe is 11h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Shakawe?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, in Shakawe, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:25 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shakawe have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Shakawe is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Shakawe?

In Shakawe, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover

Average temperature in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average temperature in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average high temperature in August: 30°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.9°C).

[Resources]

Average pressure in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average pressure in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average pressure in August: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average wind speed in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, March and December (8km/h).

[Resources]

Average humidity in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average humidity in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average humidity in August: 26%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (21%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average rainfall in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average rainfall in August: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (113mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average rainfall days in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average rainfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average sunshine days in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average sunshine days in August: 31 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average UV index in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average cloud cover in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average cloud cover in August: 2

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 2).

[Resources]

Average visibility in August
Shakawe, Botswana

Average visibility in August - Shakawe, Botswana
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (9km).

[Resources]

Shakawe, Botswana

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location