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Best time to visit Botswana

Capital: GaboroneEnglish, SetswanaUpdated October 2026
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When to visit Botswana

May–October is dry and best for game, with the Okavango flood peaking June–August. November–April brings heat, rain, green landscapes, birds and the Kalahari's best wildlife.

Best months across Botswana

Average daily high in °C; ★ marks the best months for each place.

PlaceJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maun33°32°32°31°29°★ 26°★ 26°★ 30°★ 34°★ 37°36°34°
Kasane30°30°30°30°★ 29°★ 26°★ 26°★ 30°★ 34°★ 37°35°31°
Gaborone34°33°31°★ 28°★ 26°★ 22°★ 22°★ 26°★ 31°34°34°34°

Weather & best time by place

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