🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Maun (Okavango) 🇧🇼

Cape Town, South Africa vs Maun (Okavango), Botswana — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Maun (Okavango) is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Cape Town is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango)
Avg annual high22°C30°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)October (36°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year8995
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberMay, June, July

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇧🇼 Maun (Okavango)

Best around May, June, July. Hottest in October (36°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Maun (Okavango) warmer?

Maun (Okavango) is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Maun (Okavango)?

Maun (Okavango) is rainier — Cape Town sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Maun (Okavango)?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Maun (Okavango) is best around May, June, July.

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