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Okavango Delta
Visit in May — score 89/100 · avg high 91°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45 | 80° | 98° | 64° | 31 | 163 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 44 | 79° | 96° | 64° | 27 | 108 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 51 | 78° | 96° | 62° | 21 | 83 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 80 | 75° | 94° | 56° | 6 | 24 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 89 | 70° | 91° | 48° | 1 | 2 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 77 | 64° | 87° | 42° | 0 | 1 | 10.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 79 | 63° | 87° | 42° | 0 | 0 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| August | 88 | 69° | 95° | 43° | 0 | 0 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| September | 89 | 78° | 102° | 53° | 0 | 1 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 81 | 84° | 106° | 61° | 3 | 13 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| November | 63 | 85° | 106° | 65° | 12 | 50 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 45 | 83° | 103° | 66° | 30 | 118 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 78/100
- High
- 105°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Okavango Delta (September, October, November) brings average highs of 105°F and lows of 59°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 78/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Summer
- Score
- 44/100
- High
- 99°F
- Low
- 65°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Okavango Delta (December, January, February) brings average highs of 99°F and lows of 65°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 44/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Fall
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 93°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Okavango Delta (March, April, May) brings average highs of 93°F and lows of 55°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 89/100.
Winter
- Score
- 82/100
- High
- 90°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 0/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Okavango Delta (June, July, August) brings average highs of 90°F and lows of 42°F, with about 0 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 82/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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