Temperature
Hot by day, brisk at night.
84°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Okavango Delta
Botswana · Africa
Okavango Delta is most comfortable in local winter. Local summers are hot and local winters are mild. The wettest months are roughly December to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 95°F
Rain
6 days/mo
Sunshine
11 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
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 50°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
90%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 72°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning69°F
Rain0%
Cloud8%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday83°F
Rain0%
Cloud8%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain0%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening72°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Okavango Delta 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