Best Time to Visit Makgadikgadi Pans for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, June, July

Avoid

January, February, September, October, November, December

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Weather

16°C – 27°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Makgadikgadi Pans?

The best time to visit Makgadikgadi Pans 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.

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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Makgadikgadi Pans, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Makgadikgadi Pans

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	110	11.6	70%	shoulder
February	37Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	72	9.3	73%	shoulder
March	46Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	32°	61	6.7	72%	shoulder
April	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	24	2.8	69%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	2	0.8	65%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	26°	1	0	64%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	26°	0	0	62%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	29°	0	0	53%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	33°	2	1	46%	dry
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	35°	14	3.1	47%	dry
November	35Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	45	7.9	56%	dry
December	32Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	68	10.4	67%	shoulder