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Chobe National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from very hot conditions to warm. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Chobe National Park, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Chobe National Park experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 646 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 174 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.3 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chobe National Park Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Chobe National Park

Wed   Jan 15
27°C | 19°C
N 5 m/s
12 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
30°C | 20°C
NW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
29°C | 19°C
SE 3 m/s
1.5 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Chobe National Park in Botswana

The best time to visit is during the drier months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Chobe National Park?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chobe National Park?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Chobe National Park?
    January tops the wettest month list with 174 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chobe National Park?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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