BW Maun, Botswana

Maun
Which Season to Choose?

Maun, gateway to the Okavango Delta — mokoro safaris, exceptional wildlife and pure wilderness.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -19.99°N 23.42°E
MayBest month
28°COptimal temperature
0%Rainy days

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

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.

Maun weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January20°C30°C46%4.112.4h7.7/10
🌤️ February20°C30°C47%4.112.1h7.6/10
🌤️ March19°C30°C26%1.911.4h8.2/10
☀️ April17°C30°C7%0.511.0h8.7/10
☀️ May13°C28°C0%0.010.9h9.4/10
☀️ June10°C25°C0%0.010.8h8.9/10
☀️ July9°C25°C0%0.010.9h8.9/10
☀️ August13°C30°C0%0.011.0h8.8/10
☀️ September17°C34°C0%0.011.3h7.7/10
🥵 October20°C36°C3%0.112.0h6.9/10
☀️ November21°C35°C17%1.112.2h7.3/10
🌤️ December21°C33°C38%3.412.7h7.3/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Frequently asked questions

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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