Best Time to Visit Chobe National Park for Hiking | Weather by Month

verified

Outdoor activities Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

calendar_month

Seasonality

check

Best Time

May, June, July

Avoid

January, February, September, October, November, December

thermostat

Weather

17°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

thumb_up

Good For

hikingOutdoor

map

Explore Botswana

Compare other outdoor activities spots in this country.

BotswanaOutdoor activities climate guide

compare_arrows

Not sure yet?

Compare Chobe National Park with similar outdoor activities destinations.

hiking

🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Chobe National Park?

The best time to visit Chobe National Park for hiking is May, June, July, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

→ Explore places to stay near hiking areas in Chobe National Park

→ Discover hiking routes and experiences in Chobe National Park

Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Chobe National Park, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

→ See where to stay in Chobe National Park

Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Chobe National Park

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	21Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	166	14.2	75%	wet
February	31Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	123	11	78%	shoulder
March	39Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	91	8.4	76%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	18	1.9	71%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	29°	2	0.7	66%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	26°	1	0	64%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	0	0	64%	dry
August	45Poor Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	30°	0	0	51%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	34°	2	0.8	41%	dry
October	42Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	15	2.5	47%	dry
November	32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	68	8.6	58%	shoulder
December	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	115	11.7	72%	shoulder