The Okavango Delta
A desert that floods every winter into a maze of channels, poled through in a dugout canoe with elephants swimming between the islands.
The best time to visit The Okavango Delta is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (95°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
June · high 25°C · rain 0mm · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Maun, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 118mm4.6in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| February | 30°C87°F | 103mm4.1in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| March | 30°C87°F | 54mm2.1in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 30°C86°F | 6mm0.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 28°C83°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.2h11.2h | |
| June | 25°C78°F | 0mm0.0in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C85°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| September | 33°C91°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 36°C98°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 36°C96°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| December | 33°C91°F | 90mm3.5in | 13.3h13.3h |
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When is the best time to visit The Okavango Delta?
The best time to visit The Okavango Delta is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 35°C (95°F).
How warm does The Okavango Delta get?
Typical daytime highs in The Okavango Delta are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 35°C (95°F), Dec–Feb 31°C (88°F).
Is The Okavango Delta expensive?
On the ground, The Okavango Delta is steep.
What sort of trip is The Okavango Delta good for?
The Okavango Delta is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Okavango Delta?
The wettest month in The Okavango Delta is January at 118mm (4.6in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 33mm (1.3in).
What plug do I need for The Okavango Delta?
The Okavango Delta uses type D, G sockets at 230 V.
