Southern Africa · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69–91°F | 8h | Moderate (105mm) | Off-Peak | Lush green season: dramatic skies, newborn wildlife and world-class birding. |
| February | 69–91°F | 8h | Moderate (95mm) | Off-Peak | Emerald floodplains, big skies and migrant birds in the warm, wet peak. |
| March | 67–90°F | 9h | Moderate (80mm) | Off-Peak | Green and glistening as the rains fade and predators prowl the grasslands. |
| April | 62–88°F | 10h | Low (25mm) | Shoulder | Drying floodplains and arriving floodwaters, the delta's transition begins. |
| May | 54–84°F | 10h | Minimal (5mm) | Shoulder | Cool, clear mornings as the annual flood rises and game gathers at water. |
| June | 49–80°F | 10h | Minimal (1mm) | Peak | Crisp dry-season air, peak floodwaters and superb big-game viewing. |
| July | 48–79°F | 10h | Minimal (0mm) | Peak | Cold nights, brimming channels and the delta at its wildlife-rich best. |
| August | 53–85°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Peak | Dry, sunny and game-packed as the flood peaks across the channels. |
| September | 61–92°F | 10h | Minimal (1mm) | Peak | Hot days and concentrated wildlife at every shrinking waterhole. |
| October | 69–97°F | 10h | Minimal (15mm) | Peak | Scorching, dusty and spectacular, the year's most intense game viewing. |
| November | 69–95°F | 9h | Low (45mm) | Shoulder | First storms flush the land green and scatter newborns across the plains. |
| December | 70–92°F | 8h | Moderate (80mm) | Off-Peak | Warm, wet and vividly green with birdlife and dramatic afternoon storms. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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