Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
76°Ftypical Aug high
Makgadikgadi Pans
Botswana · Africa
Makgadikgadi Pans is most comfortable in local winter. Local summers are warm and local winters are mild. The wettest months are roughly December to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
55°F to 88°F
Rain
5 days/mo
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
92%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Makgadikgadi Pans with Chobe National Park.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 22, 2026
Data & methodology