Best Time To Visit Botswana

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It’s one of the wettest months of the year, resulting in lush green surroundings. Rainfall typically appears as afternoon thunderstorms, preceded or followed by sunny skies. Temperatures range from 30 to 32°C. It’s a great time to see baby animals, do some landscape photography and go birding.

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February falls right in the middle of the green season. 
The rainy season continues, and wet road conditions can make some parks tough to access. Do note that some properties close during the rainy season. Overall, it’s a quiet time to visit Botswana and a good time to find deals.

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Rainfall levels reduce across the country, as do the temperature and humidity levels. Nights can get chilly, so pack layers. Expect afternoon thunderstorms that leave the atmosphere clean and clear and the surroundings refreshing. Mosquito levels are at their highest during this month.

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It’s the start of the dry season across the country, though you might experience scattered showers. Daytime temperatures drop by a couple of degrees and are between 29-30°C. The scenery is green, following the rains of the past few months. The receding water levels set the stage for excellent game viewing. 

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May is considered shoulder season, but with cool temperatures and dry weather conditions, it’s one of the best months to visit Botswana. The campsites are yet to get busy, so it’s a good time to travel to the country before the peak tourist season begins. Cool evenings call for warm jackets and sweaters.

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Dry, winter conditions set in across the country, and it is one of the best times to visit Botswana. Daytime highs are in the mid-20s and drop into single digits at night. Animals start gathering at watering holes. The peak tourist period begins in the second half of the month, so plan ahead.

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It’s the busiest month of the year, and lodges and camps get booked months in advance. It is also the coolest and driest month. Daytime averages range from 20-25°C though further north, the mercury can touch 30°C. An arid landscape makes it easy to spot wildlife. Pack layers for cool mornings and evenings.

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Dry weather conditions continue, and the warm days are marked by clear, blue skies. Daytime temperatures rise and are in the high 20s or even touch 30°C. It’s one of the best times to visit Botswana for wildlife viewing, as animals frequently congregate around water sources.

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The rains resume in the form of scattered showers but only in the central and southern parts of the country. The northern region is still very dry, and it’s a good month to visit Botswana. Temperatures cross the 30°C mark and come close to touching 40°C in the northern parts of the country.

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It’s the hottest month of the year, with daytime averages in the mid-30s and many parts of the country experiencing temperatures above 40°C. The catfish run is in full swing, wildlife sightings are excellent, and it is a popular time to visit the country.

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It’s the start of the rainy season, with the southern and central regions seeing their first wet spell during the beginning of the month. The northern areas experience rains only by the end of the month. The rains help settle the dust, and the landscape starts turning a beautiful shade of green.

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Botswana’s green season starts with regular afternoon thunderstorms that feed the parched earth with much-needed moisture. Road conditions deteriorate during this month. Daytime highs drop a couple of degrees and are now in the low 30s. There are plenty of newborn animals and consequently predator action during this month.