Okavango Delta
Botswana UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Okavango Delta is a river delta, body of water, watercourse, and inland delta located in Botswana. Spanning an area of 20,236 square kilometers, it is a designated World Heritage Site. It is also one of the most looked-up sights in Botswana on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The delta experiences daily highs from 25 °C in June and July to 34 °C in October and November, with daily lows ranging from 9 °C in July to 20 °C from November to February. Rain occurs primarily from November to April, with January seeing about 127 mm of rain across about 17 days, while May through August experience minimal to no rain.
The nearest airport is Maun International Airport, located 84 km away. The capital Gaborone is 662 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with Moremi Game Reserve, located 38.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 127 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 127 | 109 | 65 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 50 | 82 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
