Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in October.

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Kang Ghanzi

Planning a getaway to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Kalahari Desert in October

The Kalahari Desert, Botswana is a region in Botswana. October in the Kalahari Desert generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Ghanzi. On average, October is the warmest month of the year in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across the Kalahari Desert, Botswana, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ghanzi with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to low rainfall in Kang with 23 mm (0.9 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Ghanzi enjoys approximately 279 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Kalahari Desert by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Kalahari Desert — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kang)

January33°C (91°F) February33°C (91°F) March32°C (90°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July23°C (73°F) August27°C (81°F) September31°C (88°F) October33°C (91°F) November34°C (93°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kalahari Desert in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Kalahari Desert.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Kalahari Desert

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

Temperature range in the Kalahari Desert (October)

Precipitation variation in the Kalahari Desert (October)

Ghanzi

In October Ghanzi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
279 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ghanzi →

Kang

In October Kang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.5 mm (0.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Kang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Kalahari Desert, in Botswana.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kalahari Desert in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kang 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Ghanzi 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

The Kalahari Desert weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in October?

Expect poor weather across the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in October. The popular destination of Ghanzi averages 35°C (95°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana in October?

In Ghanzi, the average daytime high in October is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does the Kalahari Desert, Botswana get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Kalahari Desert, Botswana during October, with Ghanzi averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana due to the typically tolerable weather in Ghanzi.

On average, the best time to visit the Kalahari Desert, Botswana is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Ghanzi. On the other hand, the weather in January, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kalahari Desert.

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