Botswana (Okavango Delta) · June
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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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
June is among the best months in Botswana (Okavango Delta): only 0 rain days, 27°C (81°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F), cooling to 10°C (50°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, June is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm (0 in) of rain over 0 days.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
The rains end, the air turns clear and dry and the landscape is still green. The flood from Angola reaches the delta and lifts the channels, and by June the nights are already cool. Lodges reopen fully and the safari season gathers pace.
Packing list for Botswana (Okavango Delta) in June
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is June a good time to visit Botswana (Okavango Delta)?
- Yes — June is one of the best months to visit Botswana (Okavango Delta) (Climate Score: 86/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C (81°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 June?
- In June, Botswana (Okavango Delta) sees daily highs of 27°C (81°F). Nights cool to 10°C (50°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 June?
- In June, Botswana (Okavango Delta) receives an average of 0 mm (0 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Botswana (Okavango Delta) get in June?
- Botswana (Okavango Delta) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in June — close to the annual average.
