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Maun weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Jun–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Maun

Jun–Oct is dry and cool, and the delta floods peak around Jun–Aug. Oct is very hot. Dec–Mar is rainy and green with fewer visitors.

Maun weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
5°15°25°35°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January33°C92°F21°C70°F124 mm55%Hot
February32°C90°F21°C69°F106 mm58%Pleasant
March32°C90°F20°C67°F80 mm54%Pleasant
April31°C88°F17°C62°F28 mm46%Pleasant
May29°C84°F12°C54°F3 mm35%Pleasant
June26°C79°F9°C49°F3 mm36%Pleasant
July26°C78°F8°C47°F0 mm33%Pleasant
August30°C85°F11°C52°F1 mm26%Pleasant
September34°C93°F16°C60°F2 mm22%Hot
October37°C99°F20°C69°F17 mm25%Very hot
November36°C97°F22°C72°F48 mm37%Very hot
December34°C94°F22°C72°F104 mm50%Hot

Best months across Botswana

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
MaunJun–OctOct (37°C)
KasaneMay–OctOct (37°C)
GaboroneApr–SepJan (34°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Maun?

Jun–Oct. Jun–Oct is dry and cool, and the delta floods peak around Jun–Aug. Oct is very hot. Dec–Mar is rainy and green with fewer visitors.

When is the rainy season in Maun?

Rain peaks in January with about 124 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Maun?

October, with average highs of 37°C (99°F).

How cold does Maun get?

The coolest nights are in July, averaging 8°C (47°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.