Maun, BotswanaQuick decision
When to visit Maun?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–28°C in May
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
October (3%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Okavango DeltaMay–Oct — mokoro safari, Big Five, peak flood levels.
Moremi Game ReserveJun–Oct — reserve within the delta, elephants, leopards, wild dogs.
Scenic delta flightYear-round — small plane over delta channels and islands.
BudgetNov–Mar — green season, lodges –40%, baby animals.
Monthly climate data
Maun weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 30°C | 46% | 4.1 | 12.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 30°C | 47% | 4.1 | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 30°C | 26% | 1.9 | 11.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 17°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.5 | 11.0h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ May | 13°C | 28°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ June | 10°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 9°C | 25°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 13°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 7.7/10 |
| 🥵 October | 20°C | 36°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 35°C | 17% | 1.1 | 12.2h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 21°C | 33°C | 38% | 3.4 | 12.7h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 29°C, 11% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 0% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 7% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 31°C, 44% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°C.
October is the wettest month with 3% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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