Botswana (Okavango Delta) · July
Best travel monthPeak seasonBotswana · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 32° (90°)26– (79–)37 (99) | 33° (91°)26– (79–)36 (97) | 32° (90°)25– (77–)36 (97) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)34 (93) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)32 (90) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)30 (86) | 26° (79°)21– (70–)30 (86) | 30° (86°)23– (73–)34 (93) | 34° (93°)26– (79–)38 (100) | 36° (97°)29– (84–)39 (102) | 35° (95°)26– (79–)39 (102) | 33° (91°)26– (79–)38 (100) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 21° (70°)17– (63–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)18– (64–)23 (73) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)22 (72) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)20 (68) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)18 (64) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)15 (59) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)10– (50–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)25 (77) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 21° (70°)18– (64–)24 (75) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 10h UV 7 | 10h UV 7 | 11h UV 8 | 11h UV 10 | 11h UV 10 | 10h UV 10 | 9h UV 9 |
🌧Rain Days | 14d169mm (6.6") | 11d107mm (4.2") | 8d80mm (3.2") | 3d25mm (1.0") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d4mm (0.1") | 5d42mm (1.7") | 13d113mm (4.4") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
July is among the best months in Botswana (Okavango Delta): only 0 rain days, 26°C (79°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F), cooling to 9°C (48°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, July is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm (< 0.1 in) of rain over 0 days.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Peak safari season: the water stands highest, islands and channels form a maze and mokoro trips are at their best. Mornings in the open vehicle call for blankets, and by midday it warms up. Animals gather at the waterholes and camps are well booked, so reserve early.
Events & Festivals
- Peak of the Okavango floodJune to August (usually cresting in July)
Floodwater from the rains in Angola reaches the delta from April and is at its greatest extent around July, in the middle of the local dry season. Channels and lagoons are then at their fullest and mokoro trips at their best; the exact timing varies from year to year.
Packing list for Botswana (Okavango Delta) in July
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is July a good time to visit Botswana (Okavango Delta)?
- Yes — July is one of the best months to visit Botswana (Okavango Delta) (Climate Score: 86/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C (79°F)), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Botswana (Okavango Delta) in July?
- In July, Botswana (Okavango Delta) sees daily highs of 26°C (79°F). Nights cool to 9°C (48°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 3°C (37°F).
- How much rain falls in Botswana (Okavango Delta) in July?
- In July, Botswana (Okavango Delta) receives an average of 1 mm (< 0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Botswana (Okavango Delta) get in July?
- Botswana (Okavango Delta) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in July — close to the annual average.
