Chobe National Park Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Chobe National Park’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Botswana.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Chobe National Park sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in October to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chobe National Park by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 0.5 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 0 days.
Annual Temperatures in Botswana Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Botswana. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Chobe National Park Temperatures Compared World Wide
Chobe National Park’s average annual maximum temperature is 31°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Chobe National Park’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Chobe National Park climate page.
Current temperature in Chobe National Park
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