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Shakawe — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

Small town · North-West District, Botswana

25° Clear
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
23°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
31%
UV
—
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07:02 / 18:16

VanSky index for Shakawe, Botswana — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Shakawe, Botswana — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #5 of 33 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h
Driving
100
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
31%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.9°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
38 AQI
PM2.5: 15.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
26.07
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
We
29.07
day
27°
night
9°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
30.07
day
28°
night
9°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 91
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
29°
night
7°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
29°
night
9°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 10.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

38
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
38
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
15.4
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Botswana

Shakawe ranks 5 of 33 cities. Country average VanSky — 91.

Best
1
Mochudi
93 2
Ghanzi
93 3
Kopong
93 4
Metsemotlhaba
93 5
Shakawe you are here
92
Harshest
Francistown
89
Serowe
88
Selebi-Phikwe
88
Tonota
88
Mmadinare
88
All 33 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Shakawe?
The weekly VanSky index for Shakawe is 91 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Shakawe?
Solar panel output data for Shakawe is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Shakawe?
The index for Shakawe is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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